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If y varies directly as x, and y is 48 when x is 6, Give an expression can be used to find the value of y when x is 2?

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The equation for a direct proportion is:
y = kx; where k is the constant of proportionality.
48 = 6k
k = 8
y = 8x
y = 8(2)
y = 16
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