SOLUTION: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x. When x = 8, then y = 3.
(a) Find the constant of proportionality k.
(b) Write the linear function relating the two variables.
(c)
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Question 1074956: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x. When x = 8, then y = 3.
(a) Find the constant of proportionality k.
(b) Write the linear function relating the two variables.
(c) Find y when x = 64.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute the given value and evaluate.
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