SOLUTION: If y varies directly as x, find the direct variation equation for the situation. y = 2 when x = 18

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Question 351761: If y varies directly as x, find the direct variation equation for the situation.
y = 2 when x = 18
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If y varies directly as x, find the direct variation equation for the situation.
y = 2 when x = 18
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y = kx
2 = k*18
k = 1/9
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y = (1/9)x
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Cheers,
Stan H.