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document.write( "X varies directly with Y.  Find the constant of variation if X=4 and Y=16\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "X varies directly with Y.  Find the constant of variation If X=4 and Y=3\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I will do this one.  You can then use my notes to solve question 2.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If x varies directly with y, we can write the equation like x = yk, where k represents the constant of variation.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The constant ratio is called the constant of variation.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You are given x = 4 and y = 16.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Plug those two values into the equation given above and solve for k.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = yk\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4 = 16k\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide both sides by 16.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4/16 = k\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1/4 = k  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Now, do the next question exactly the same way.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If you cannot, then write back.\r<BR>\n" );
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