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suppose y varies directly with x. write a direct vairation equation that relates x and y. y=-10 when x=2

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Answer:

y = - 5x

Explanation:

given y varies directly with x then the equation relating them is

y = kx ← k is the constant of variation

to find k use the condition y = - 10 when x = 2 , then

- 10 = 2k ( divide both sides by 2 )

- 5 = k

y = - 5x ← equation of variation

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