SOLUTION: Find an equation of variation in which Y varies directly as X and Y=20 when X=16. Then find the value of Y when X=10.

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Question 313169: Find an equation of variation in which Y varies directly as X and Y=20 when X=16. Then find the value of Y when X=10.
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Substitute your initial values:



Then solve for

Create your specific equation of variation by replacing with the value you just calculated.

That equation can then be used to find the value of either variable given the other.


John