SOLUTION: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x. If y = 6 when x = −1, what is the value of y when x = 10? (Your answer should be a num

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Question 833542: Suppose that y is directly proportional to x.
If y = 6 when x = −1, what is the value of y when x = 10?
(Your answer should be a number.)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Suppose that y is directly proportional to x.
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y = k*x
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Solve for "k" using "If y = 6 when x = −1"
6 = k*-1
k = -6
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Equation:
y = -6x
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What is the value of y when x = 10?
y = -6*10
y = -60
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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