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If y varies directly as x, and y = -6 when x = 3, what is the value of y when x = 11?​

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Answer: y= -22

Explanation:

Set up a proportional relationship and solve

If y is -6 and x will be 3 then what will y be when x is 11. \

We can represent that situation like this,


(-6)/(y) = (3)/(11) cross multiply

3y = -66 Divide both sides by 3

y = -22

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