Question 1055233
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Suppose y is directly proportional to x and that y=2 when x=3. Find the constant of proportionality k. 
k=?

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     y = kx;  --->  2 = k*3  --->  k = {{{2/3}}}
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Use y=kx to find y when x=8
y=?

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     y = kx = {{{(2/3)*8}}} = {{{16/3}}} = {{{5}}} {{{1/3}}}.
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Writing by "josgarithmetic" is simply <U>IRRELEVANT</U>.