SOLUTION: I need help with finding the constant of variation for y+4x=0,when y varies directly with x. Thank you in advance for your help

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Question 922535: I need help with finding the constant of variation for y+4x=0,when y varies directly with x.
Thank you in advance for your help
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

y%2B4x=0

y=-4x ...compare to y=kx where k is constant of variation
since k=-4, y is proportional to x with a constant of variation of -4+