Question

Will medal and fan first to answer! Write the equation direct variation that includes the point (-6,2).

Answer 1

Direct variation is
\[\LARGE y=kx\]
You are given \[\LARGE (-6,2)=(x, y)\]
So plug them in:
\[\LARGE 2=-6k\]

Answer 2

The general formula for "direct variation" is y=kx, where k is a constant of proportionality.

Simply substitute x--6 and y=2 into that equation.

Answer 3

Find k.

Answer 4

Right^
That was just the first part.

Answer 5

Once you solve for k, plug that back into
\[\LARGE y=kx\]

Answer 6

Thank you all your practically life savers!

Answer 7

Thank you, Luigi. You were right on target and I'm sorry I didn't acknowledge that sooner.

Answer 8

You're welcome, and no worries~