SOLUTION: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x and that y = -56 when x=8. Find the constant of proportionality k. K=

SOLUTION: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x and that y = -56 when x=8. Find the constant of proportionality k. K=

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Question 719163: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x and that y = -56 when x=8. Find the constant of proportionality k.
K=
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=Kx
-56=K(8)
K=-7
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