document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=71653>Question 71653</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The question states: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Each set of ordered pairs is for a direct variation. Find each missing value. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "I know the answer which is 6 because it says so in the back of the book.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(4,8) and (3,y)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can anyone explain the steps in the process to me. I have a huge test tomorrow. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "I know the answer which is 6 because it says so in the back of the book. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "(4,8) and (3,y) <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Direct variation: y=kx<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using (4,8), solve for \"k\": 8=k*4; k=2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So, y=2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using (3,y), solve for \"y\": y=2*3; y=6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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