Question

The variables x and y vary directly. Use
the given values to write an equation that relates x and y.
x = 5, y = 25
okay so im not 100% sure how to do this

Answer 1

"vary directly" is the key phrase here


this means that the equation will be y = kx, where k is a constant of variation

so, we plug in x and y to figure out what k is

Answer 2

Basically wat @Vocaloid is trying to say is y=whatever times x

Answer 3

ohhh okay

Answer 4

U sub y and x for the numbers given and you find the watever

Answer 5

can you give me an example?

Answer 6

Say y Carey's directly to x where x is 10 and y is 100

Answer 7

Wtf what is wrong with my autocorrect?

Answer 8

Bahhaha omg Carey's

Answer 9

Say y varies directly to x where x is 10 and y is 100

Answer 10

Hush...

Answer 11

Anyways u sub in for y=kx

Answer 12

100=k10

Answer 13

K turns in 10. So the equation is y=10x

Answer 14

ohh okay
so the answer would be 25=k5

Answer 15

Now solve for k

Answer 16

Ahhh okay

Answer 17

so its y=5x?

Answer 18

Yes and btw wat the f are Carly's?

Answer 19

I'm only 13

Answer 20

Carly's? lmao

Answer 21

Must know

Answer 22

omg the fact that a 13 year old does math better than me bahah i respect u lol

Answer 23

idk what that is lol

Answer 24

I'm a stereotypical Asian. Count it as typical

Answer 25

Omgg :P your hilarious

Answer 26

I'm serious