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Does y = 2x + 4 show direct variation?

User Mkuse
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Answer:

NO

Explanation:

in order for it to be a direct variation, "+4" must be out of the equation. y=kx

User RandalAnders
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

Direct variation is of the form

y = kx

This has a constant added

y = kx+b so it is not a direct variation

User Stdunbar
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