SOLUTION: "determine whether each equation represent a direct variation, If it does, find the constant of variation," 1. -8y=2x

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Question 390848: "determine whether each equation represent a direct variation, If it does, find the constant of variation," 1. -8y=2x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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"determine whether each equation represent a direct variation, If it does, find the constant of variation," 1. -8y=2x
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-8y=2x
y = -(1/4)x
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The constant of variation is -1/4
Every linear equation represents direct variation.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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