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If the value of “y” varies directly with “x” and y = 6 when x = -2, find “y” when x = 8. Direct Variation Equation 6 = k(-2).What is the value of “k”?A. -12B. 8 C. -3

If the value of “y” varies directly with “x” and y = 6 when x = -2, find “y” when-example-1
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Answer:

its -3

Step-by-step explanation:

i got it right

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Given

If the value of “y” varies directly with “x” and y = 6 when x = -2.

To find “y” when x = 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

If the value of “y” varies directly with “x” and y = 6 when x = -2.

That implies,


\begin{gathered} y=kx \\ 6=k(-2) \\ k=(6)/(-2) \\ k=-3 \end{gathered}

When

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