SOLUTION: The pair of values below is from a direct variation. Find the missing number. (9,5) and (x,3)

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Question 1112353: The pair of values below is from a direct variation. Find the missing number.
(9,5) and (x,3)


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The pair of values below is from a direct variation. Find the missing number.
(9,5) and (x,3)
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x/3 = 9/5
x = 27/5
x = 5.4
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OR
x/9 = 3/5
x = 27/5
x = 5.4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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