Q. If x and y vary directly and y is 55 when x is 11 , find y when x is 13.Answer: y=
Establish Relationship: Establish the direct variation relationship.Since y varies directly with x, we can write the relationship as y=kx, where k is the constant of variation.
Find Constant of Variation: Use the given values to find the constant of variation k. We know that y=55 when x=11. Substituting these values into the direct variation equation gives us 55=k×11.
Solve for k: Solve for k.Divide both sides of the equation by 11 to isolate k.k=1155k=5
Write Equation with k: Write the direct variation equation with the found value of k. Now that we know k=5, the direct variation equation is y=5x.
Find y for x=13: Find y when x=13 using the direct variation equation.Substitute x=13 into the equation y=5x.y=5×13y=65
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