SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where Y varies directly as X and Y=60 when X=10. The variation constant is K=?? The equation of variation is Y=?? Pl

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Question 271668: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where Y varies directly as X and Y=60 when X=10.
The variation constant is K=??
The equation of variation is Y=??
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where Y varies directly as X and Y=60 when X=10.
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Direct Variation: y = kx
Find k if y = 60 when x = 10:
60 = k*10
k = 60/10 = 6
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The variation constant is K=6
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The equation of variation is Y=6x
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Cheers,
Stan H.