Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 9 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

I WILL FAN AND MEDAL!! PLZ HELP!!!!?????!!!!! Which of the following equations represents a direct variation? Choose one answer. A. y equals 8 B. y equals 8 divided by x C. y equals 8 times x D. y equals x plus 8

Nnesha (nnesha):

Direct variation y =k TIMES x where k is constant

OpenStudy (kash_thesmartguy):

C. Confirm it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The formula for direct variation is y = kx,

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So if you add 8, the formula stays the same. So C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

SO B MY BAD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait what hold on

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thx

OpenStudy (kash_thesmartguy):

Yup it's C.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No I'm right. It's C. I'm misreading.

OpenStudy (kash_thesmartguy):

direct variation equation: y=k times x y=8*x. which is C. 8 takes the place of k.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!