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OpenStudy (anonymous):

FAN AND MEDAL Variable y varies directly with variable x, and y = 9 when x = 5. What is the constant of variation in decimal form?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If it varies directly, then there exists some constant c such that: y = c*x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you have the y and x value, just solve for c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so then 9/5=C?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, but the question want c in decimal form

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c=1.8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have to go now so thank you for helping me :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's correct! No problem ;)

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