document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=198108>Question 198108</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I tried to figure this problem out and I got y = -12/9x. I am not sure if it is right and I need help Thank You.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the point (9,-12)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the point (9,-12) <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = kx expresses direct variation between the variables x and y.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Knowing that y = -12 when x = 9 allows you to solve for \"k\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-12 = k(9)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k = -4/3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So the equation you want is y = (-4/3)x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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