SOLUTION: Is each equation a direct variation? If it is, find the constant of variation. y=5x

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Question 245919: Is each equation a direct variation? If it is, find the constant of variation.
y=5x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes it is an equation of direct variation since it is of the form y=kx where 'k' is the constant of variation. Looking at the equation, we see that the constant of variation is k=5