If y varies directly as x, how do you find the constant of variation if y=32 when x=8?

Nyasia Flowers

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2022-09-02

If y varies directly as x, how do you find the constant of variation if y=32 when x=8?

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Bordenauaa

Bordenauaa

Beginner2022-09-03Added 18 answers

If y varies directly as x then y=kx for some constant k
Substituting y=32 and x=8 into this we get
32 = k 8
Divide both sides by 8 to get k=4

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