SOLUTION: DIRECT VARIATION Find an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=2 when x=10 find y when x = -25. y=____ Thanks you very much

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Question 40351: DIRECT VARIATION
Find an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=2 when x=10 find y when x = -25.
y=____
Thanks you very much

Found 2 solutions by Nate, JoelSchwartz:
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=2 when x=10 find y when x = -25.
(y)/(x)
(2)/(10) = (y)/(-25)
-5 = y

Answer by JoelSchwartz(130) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5y=x
5*2=10
5+5=10
5y=-25
5*-5=-25
-5-5-5-5-5=-25
y=-5
This is a little easier to understand than the other example.