Does the equation 3y =4x represent a direct variation? If so, state the value of k.

Erik Lieben asked Jan 9, 2023

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Erik Lieben asked Jan 9, 2023

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To solve this question, we need to find the value of k. We can obtain this value as follows:

$3y=4x\Rightarrow y=(4)/(3)x\Rightarrow(y)/(x)=(4)/(3)$

Then, the direct variation, k, is equal to 4/3, so that:

k = 4/3

Thomas Kejser answered Jan 15, 2023

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