SOLUTION: Find the variation constant (we'll use k) and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x. Also y=4 and x=1.

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Question 397961: Find the variation constant (we'll use k) and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x. Also y=4 and x=1.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Letting k represent direct variation constant

Question states***

 y = kx      |ordered pair for (x,y) is (1,4)

 4 = k*1

 4 = k

 

y = 4x