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3) The value of y varies directly with x, and y =-3 when x =1. Find y when x =-6.

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If the value of y varies directly with x, means that there is a constant of proportionality


y=kx

use that y=-3 when x=1


\begin{gathered} -3=k\cdot(1) \\ -3=k \end{gathered}

use k to find y when x=-6


\begin{gathered} y=-3(-6) \\ y=18 \end{gathered}

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