Question

What is an equation for a direct variation whose graph passes through the point (–5, 3)?

Answer 1

i think it would be a fraction...?

Answer 2

Direct variation:\[\frac{x}{y}=\frac{-5}{3}\]Solve for y.

Answer 3

x=-3/5y?

Answer 4

@stamp

Answer 5

You solved for x. Try solving for y.

Answer 6

okay

Answer 7

y=-3/5x

Answer 8

?

Answer 9

Test it. Consider point (-5, 3)
\[y=-\frac{3x}{5}\]\[(3)=-\frac{3(-5)}{5}\]\[3=3\]
It works. Your answer is correct, good job.

Answer 10

wow thanks

Answer 11

maybe this

y=mx+b
3=m*5+b

you can chose anything for m and b