SOLUTION: For the following problem, y varies directly as x. If y = 18 when x = 12, find y when x is 14.

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: For the following problem, y varies directly as x. If y = 18 when x = 12, find y when x is 14.      Log On


   

Question 1056242: For the following problem, y varies directly as x.
If y = 18 when x = 12, find y when x is 14.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12/18=14/y
12y=18*14
y=252/12
y=21