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y varies directly as x if y= 30 when x is 8, find the equation of variation
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y varies directly as x if y= 30 when x is 8, find the equation of variation Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
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y varies directly as x if y= 30 when x is 8, find the equation of variation
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"direct variation":
y = kx
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from: "if y= 30 when x is 8" we get
30 = k(8)
30/8 = k
15/4 = k
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equation of variation is:
y = (15/4)x
