SOLUTION: y varies directly as x. find the constant of variation and the direct-variation equation. y=750 when x=25.

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Question 94683: y varies directly as x. find the constant of variation and the direct-variation equation. y=750 when x=25.

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y varies directly as x. find the constant of variation and the direct-variation equation. y=750 when x=25.
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Direct variation implies y = kx
Need to find k which is the constant of variation.
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Since y = 750 when x=25 you get:
750 = k*25
k = 30
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Cheers,
Stan H.