SOLUTION: Assume that y varies directly as x. if y=-8 when x=-3, find x when y=6. leave answer in fractional form

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Question 475254: Assume that y varies directly as x. if y=-8 when x=-3, find x when y=6. leave answer in fractional form
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28-8%29%2F%28-3%29+=+6%2Fx
==> 8%2F3+=+6%2Fx ==> x = 9/4.