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Miss lead says that if y varies directly with x and y=15 when x=-3, then y=-20 when x=4. Is she correct? Answer in complete sentences and show work. (PLEASE ANSWER ASAP)

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Yes, she is correct.

Explanation:

y = kx is direct variation

15 = k*-3

k = -5.

So the equation of variation is

y = -5x

When x = -4:

y -5*-4 = 20.

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