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Question 964175: Assuming that y varies directly as x, fill in the missing values in the table of ordered pairs.
x 5 14
y 45 153
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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In symbols, y=kx.

Accordingly two points (x,y) are (5,45) and (14,153).
Use the less complicated point.
y=kx
k=y%2Fx
k=45%2F5
k=9

Will the factor k produce the second given point?
y=9%2A14
y=126
Problem is y=126%3C%3E153.

The given description, y varies directly with x, DOES NOT WORK.
The two given points may have a linear fit if this is needed, but the fit must have a y-intercept other than zero.