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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the point (–10, –17).

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

The equation of a direct variation has to go through (0,0). So you have to have a line that is going through (0,0) and (-10,-17). Use the 2 points to find the slope, then find the y-intercept using either one of the points (after finding the slope).

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