SOLUTION: In the equation y = 1/5 x, does y vary directly with x?

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Question 254336: In the equation y = 1/5 x, does y vary directly with x?
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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The simple answer is yes it does.
Varies directly means that Y = kX.
In this case (1/5) = k.