SOLUTION: write a direct variation equation the has (-11,3) as a solution

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Question 254883: write a direct variation equation the has (-11,3) as a solution
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, CharlesG2:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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write a direct variation equation the has (-11,3) as a solution
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When you see "direct variation" think:
y = kx
Your problem gives you
x = -11
y = 3
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Plug it in and solve for k:
y = kx
3 = k(-11)
-3/11 = k
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So, your "direct variation equation" is:
y = (-3/11)x

Answer by CharlesG2(834) About Me  (Show Source):
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write a direct variation equation the has (-11,3) as a solution
y=mx+b
b is the y intercept when x=0
y=kx is the case when b=0
3=k*(-11)
k=-3/11
y=(-3/11)*x
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