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In direct variation, y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.
We are told that y = 8 when x = -6, so y = kx becomes 8 = k(-6). Thus,
k= -8/6 = -4/3, and y = (-4/3)x.
If x = -2, then y = (-4/3)(-2) = 8/3 (answer)