Question

2x+6y=0
Find the constant of variation k for the direct variation.

Answer 1

start by subtracting 2x from each side

Answer 2

do i want to find x or y

Answer 3

neither, just do what I asked

Answer 4

i did

Answer 5

like I said, subtract 2x from each side and tell me what you get

Answer 6

2x+6y-2x = ?

Answer 7

when you subtract 2x from both sides you get 6y=-2x

Answer 8

good! now divide both sides by 6

Answer 9

so -1/3?

Answer 10

yeah, k = -1/3

since y = (-1/3)x

Answer 11

okay thank you