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In direct variation where y = kx, if y = 18 and x = 4, what is the value of x when y = 36 ?

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Given

y = kx ← k is the constant of variation

To find k use the condition y = 18, x = 4 , then

18 = 4k ( divide both sides by 4 )

4.5 = k

y = 4.5x ← equation of variation

When y = 36, then

36 = 4.5x ( divide both sides by 4.5 )

8 = x

User JonWillis
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Answer:

18/4x36/x

18x=4x36

18x=144

x=144/18

x=8

User Schlump
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