SOLUTION: The number of flims(y) is a direct variation of the number of flams(x). a) Write a general equation that summarizes this relationship. b) If the constant of variation is 15, how

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Question 194914: The number of flims(y) is a direct variation of the number of flams(x).
a) Write a general equation that summarizes this relationship.
b) If the constant of variation is 15, how many flims are produced by 3 flams?
please help, thank you

Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) or where k is the constant of variation
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b)given that k=15 and flams are 3 find # of flims(lets call the # of flims x)
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x=45 flims

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