Question

Help please? Will give both fan and medal.

Write and graph a direct variation equation that passes through the given point. (5, -6)

Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

equation for direct variation is \[\rm y=kx\] where k is the constant of variation
substitute x and y for the values solve for k
(x,y)-->(5,-6)

Answer 2

just about what i was thinking!!! LOL good gob neesha!!

Answer 3

Okay, thank you. How would I start to solve for K?

Answer 4

show me what did you get after replacing x and y with (5,-6)
x=?
y=?

Answer 5

5 = k(-6)
like that?

Answer 6

remember (x,y) order pair where first number is x and 2nd one y
(5,-6)
x= ?
y=?
remember the alphabetical order

Answer 7

5 = x and -6 = y

Answer 8

yep right so substitute x for 5 and y for -6

Answer 9

y = kx
-6 = k(5)

Answer 10

looks good
to solve for k you should move the number 5 to the opposite side how would you do that ?
how would you cancel out 5 from right side ?

Answer 11

By multiplying it by itself? That way, the 5 on the right side gets crossed out and then you bring the down while multiplying -6 by 5; which would give you your answer?
-6 = k(5)
5 5

Answer 12

when you multiply 5 by itself what would you get ?

Answer 13

0? Cause they cross out, which makes you drop the k. Right?