In a direct variation, y=18 when x=2. Write a direct variation equation that shows the relationship between x and y. Write your answer as an equation with y first, followed by an equals sign.
Q. In a direct variation, y=18 when x=2. Write a direct variation equation that shows the relationship between x and y. Write your answer as an equation with y first, followed by an equals sign.
Identify General Form: Identify the general form of direct variation.The general form of direct variation is y=k×x, where k is the constant of variation.
Substitute Values: Substitute y=18 and x=2 into the equation y=k×x.y=k×x18=k×2
Solve for Constant: Solve the equation for the constant of variation, k.218=2(k×2)k=9
Substitute into Formula: Substitute the value of k into the direct variation formula.Substitute k=9 in y=k×x.y=9x
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