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What is the constant of variation, k, of the line y=kx through (3,18) and (5,30)?

User Ndrwnaguib
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

In this instance, the constant of variation is the same as the slope. The formula for slope is:


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Using the points we're given, we have


m=(30-18)/(5-3)=(12)/(2)=6

The constant of variation is 6.

User Undefinederror
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sub in one of the points, doesn’t matter which one because they will give the same answer.
(3,18)
18=3k
k=6
hope this helps :))
User BoomZilla
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