Question

Guided Practice

Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the point (–8, 10).


A.
y= −4/5x


B.
y= 5/4x


C.
y= −5/4x

Answer 1

C.

y= −5/4x

Explanation:

Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the given point. (-8, 10)

1

first divide y by x to find the constant

2

Then write the equation using that constant. The constant can be written as a fraction or a decimal.

RESULT