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The value of x and y vary directly and one pair of values are given write an equation that relates x and y simplify completely X=-5 y=10

The value of x and y vary directly and one pair of values are given write an equation-example-1
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Since the value of y is the product of -5 and -2, the eqeuation must be as follows:


\begin{gathered} 10=-2(-5) \\ y=-2x \end{gathered}

This means that each value of y is obtained by multiplying the value of x by -2. Therefore, the missing value is -2.

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