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

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Question 929739: Is the equation in direct variation? If not, explain why. If so, what is the constant of variation?
y = 5x

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is the equation in direct variation? If not, explain why. If so, what is the constant of variation?
y = 5x
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As x goes up in value, y will go up in value.
So x and y vary directly.
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"5" is the constant of variation.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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