Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 19 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Medal given, help please /// Does the equation represent a direct variation? If so, find the constant of variation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Divide both sides by -3 to set the equation into y=kx form, what is the direct variation constant?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

No, it's not A,

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

\[-3y=5x~~~~~~~~~divide~~both~~~sides~~by~~~-3.\]

OpenStudy (amoodarya):

3x=-5y y=-5/3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This equation does not represent a direct variation between x and y because the equation cannot be written in the y = kx form

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it could only be B or C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@amoodarya

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!