Find the constant of variation for the relation and use it to write an equation for the statement. Then solve the equation. If y varies directly as x, and y = 2 when x = 3, find y when x = 1

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Anika Newman

2 June, 04:07

Find the constant of variation for the relation and use it to write an equation for the statement. Then solve the equation. If y varies directly as x, and y = 2 when x = 3, find y when x = 1

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Brogan Hoffman · Answer 1

k = 2/3 x

y = 2/3.

Step-by-step explanation:

y = kx where k is a constant

y = 2 when x = 3 so:

2 = k*3

k = 2/3.

The equation is y = 2/3 x.

When x = 1

y = 2/3 * 1 = 2/3.