Question

is 8x+2y=0 an example of direct variation? If it is, find the constant of variation.

Answer 1

yes,
8x+2y=0
2y=-8x
y=-4x
so what is your answer?

Answer 2

so that means that your anwer is -4

Answer 3

oh i spelled answer wrong that's embarrassing

Answer 4

yes do you understand how to get there? I left out steps

Answer 5

i'm pretty sure, but it would be nice to show all of the steps so I can make sure i truly understand

Answer 6

thats what I want you to tell me how i got y=-4x?

Answer 7

you divide both sides with -8x

Answer 8

then, you get 2y=-8x.

Answer 9

next, divide both sides by two and you end up getting y=-4x! there, all done :)