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document.write( "express the statement as an equation. use the given information to find the constant of proportionality k. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "y is directly proportional to x. if x=8, then y=80<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = kx.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "80 = k*8   --->  k = 10.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = 10*x.\r<BR>\n" );
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