kionawalker2000 kionawalker2000
  • 12-07-2017
  • Mathematics
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If y varies directly as x, and y is 6 when x is 72, what is the value of y when x is 8?

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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 12-07-2017
Direct variation is of the for y=kx, where k is the constant of variation  (inverse variation is of the form y=k/x)

We are given a point, (72,6), so we can solve for k

y=kx

6=72k

1/12=k 

So our equation is:

y=x/12, so when x=8

y=8/12

y=2/3
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jaelaun
jaelaun jaelaun
  • 30-03-2021

Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

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