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Suppose that y is directly proportional to x. Find the constant of proportionality k if y = 28 when x = 5. k= (Write your answer as a decimal.) Using the k from above write the variation equation in terms of x. y= Using the k from above find y given that x = 8. y =

          Suppose that y is directly proportional to x.
Find the constant of proportionality k if y = 28 when x = 5.
k= (Write your answer as a decimal.)
Using the k from above write the variation equation in terms of x.
y=
Using the k from above find y given that x = 8.
y =

Suppose that y is directly proportional to x.
Find the constant of proportionality k if y = 28 when x = 5.
k= (Write your answer as a decimal.)
Using the k from above write the variation equation in terms of x.
y=
Using the k from above find y given that x = 8.
y =

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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04/18/2022

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This means that the ratio of y to x is constant. We can write this as: y/x = k where k is the constant of proportionality. Show more…

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Suppose that y is directly proportional to x. Find the constant of proportionality k if y=28when x=5 k= (Write your answer as a decimal.) Using the k from above write the variation equation in terms of x y= Using the k from above find y given that x=8. y