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.

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Substitute the given value and evaluate.

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