SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation k if y varies directly with x, and y = 325 when x = -50.

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Question 174731: Find the constant of variation k if y varies directly with x, and y = 325 when x = -50.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the constant of variation k if y varies directly with x, and y = 325 when x = -50.
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y = kx
325 = k*(-50)
k = -325/50
k = -13/2

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