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OpenStudy (anonymous):

suppose y varies directly with x. if y = 6 when x=-2, find x when Y=15

Mehek (mehek14):

-2 x what = 6 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

THEY VARY WITH EACHOTHER

Mehek (mehek14):

.-. I know that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ik but what varys with 15?

Mehek (mehek14):

first find out the relationship -2 x what gives you 6?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

Mehek (mehek14):

-2 x 4 = 6?

Mehek (mehek14):

are you sure?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I mean -3

Mehek (mehek14):

ok so -2 x -3 = 6

Mehek (mehek14):

so to find x divide 15 by -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so negative 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

Mehek (mehek14):

yea

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u help me with a few more

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Suppose y varies directly with x. If y=3 when x=2, find y when x=3 .

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