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OpenStudy (r_josh10):

What is the direct variation equation if y varies directly with x and y = –5 when x = –15? I really Need Help.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y = kx Plug in what we know: -5 = -15k Divide -15 to both sides, what's -5/-15?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Actually we should simplify.. What's -5 / -5?

OpenStudy (r_josh10):

0.333333333333

OpenStudy (r_josh10):

or -1/3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yep, the answer is 1/3.

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OpenStudy (r_josh10):

Thankyou!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem!

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