SOLUTION: can someone help me pls? solve. if y varies directly as x, and x=12 when y=5, find x when y=3

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if y varies directly as x, and x=12 when y=5, find x when y=3

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
y varies directly as x OR
y = kx |y=5 when x=12
5 = k*12
5/12 = k
y =(5/12)x | y = 3 THEN x = (12/5)*3 = 36/5
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