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What is the direct variation equation iffy varies directly with x and y = 12 when x= 6

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Answer:

y = 2x

Explanation:

Given that y varies directly as x then the equation relating them is

y = kx ← k is the constant of variation

To find k use the condition y = 12 when x = 6

k =
(y)/(x) =
(12)/(6) = 2, hence

y = 2x ← equation of variation

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