Question

In a direct variation, y = 12 when x = 6. Write a direct variation equation that shows therelationship between x and y.Write your answer as an equation with y first, followed by an equals sign.Submit

Answer 1

if y= 12 when x=6 there is a constant of proportion between them.

`12=k\cdot(6)`

find k

`k=(12)/(6)=2`

rewrite the expression in terms of y and x

`y=2x`