Question

For a given function, the graph of x and y is shown below. Which of the following statements are true? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The variable y varies directly with x.
The constant of variation is 3/2
The constant of variation is 2/3
The variable y does not vary directly with x

Answer 2

The constant of variation is 3/2

Answer 3

Don't the y varies directly with x too?

Answer 4

no.

Answer 5

So then it's b and d?

Answer 6

@skullpatrol

Answer 7

@amistre64

Answer 8

y = kx is a direct variation ... and also the equation of a line thru the origin

Answer 9

the constant of variation is defined by the slope of the line

Answer 10

a direct variation is one in which an increase in one variable creates an increase in the other

Answer 11

So this is a direct variation

Answer 12

it is

Answer 13

That would make a and b correct than?

Answer 14

that is what i would go for yes

Answer 15

Thank you

Answer 16

youre welcome