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The value of y varies directly with x. When y = 21, x = 3. What is the value of y when x is 14

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43

Explanation:

The value of y varies directly with x. When y = 21, x = 3. What is the value of y when x is 14.

when y = 21 and x = 3 the ratio of y to x is 21 to 3 or (reduced) 3 y to 1 x

This means y is three times the size of x.

When x = 14 then y = 14 × 3 = 42

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