Question

What is the constant variation of y=5x

Answer 1

The constant of variation, k , is 5 .

Explanation:

Let's solve for x.

y=5x

Step 1: Flip the equation.

5x=y

Step 2: Divide both sides by 5.

5x

5

=

y

5

x=

1

5

y

Answer:

x=

1

5

y

Answer 2

It's 5.

Explanation:

Because a constant is a number next to the variable.