SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=8 when x=2. The variation constant is k=________.

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Question 555149: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=8 when x=2.
The variation constant is k=________.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=8 when x=2.
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y = kx
8 = k*2
k = 4
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The variation constant is k = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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