SOLUTION: Solve the problem as directed. x varies directly as y, and x = 153 when y = 9. Find x when y = 13. x=_____

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Question 627970: Solve the problem as directed.
x varies directly as y, and x = 153 when y = 9. Find x when y = 13.
x=_____
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Hi,

x varies directly as y, and x = 153 when y = 9. x+=+ky, 153+=+9k, solve for k

Find x when y = 13. x+=+ky substitute y = 13 and the k value found above