SOLUTION: Question regarding slopes: If m = slope and m varies directly as t If m =13 when t=2, what is m when t=6?

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Question 168012: Question regarding slopes: If m = slope and m varies directly as t
If m =13 when t=2, what is m when t=6?
Found 2 solutions by KnightOwlTutor, jojo14344:
Answer by KnightOwlTutor(293) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference between t=2 and t=6 is a factor of 3 therefore the m=13 needs to be multiplied by 3 as well. 13*3=39=m

Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Take note----system%28m%5B1%5D=13%2Cm%5B2%5D=m%5B2%5D%2Ct%5B1%5D=2%2Ct%5B2%5D=6%29
Since it vaires directly,
It follows, m%5B1%5D%2Fm%5B2%5D=t%5B1%5D%2Ft%5B2%5D
m%5B2%5D=m%5B1%5Dt%5B2%5D%2Ft%5B1%5D=13%2A6%2F2
highlight%28m%5B2%5D=39%29
Thank you,
Jojo