SOLUTION: Is the equation in direct variation? If not, explain why. If so, what is the constant of variation? y = 2x + 5

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Question 929734: Is the equation in direct variation? If not, explain why. If so, what is the constant of variation?
y = 2x + 5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, because y is offset by a summed term. If y-intercept were 0, you could say this were direct variation.