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Tell whether x and y show direct variation. explain your reasoning. if it is direct variation, find k.

Tell whether x and y show direct variation. explain your reasoning. if it is direct-example-1
User Rajeev Jayaswal
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Answer:

They do not show direct variation

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation y + 3 = x + 6

Write y as a function of x

Subtract 3 from both sides

y = x+6 - 3

y= x + 3

This shows that y and x are not directly related since there are no constant of variation k

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