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Find the constant of variation k for the direct variation 3x+5y=0

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Answer:

-3/5

Explanation:

3x+5y=0

Subtract 3x from each side

3x+5y-3x=0-3x

5y = -3x

Divide each side by 5

5y/5 = -3x/5

y = -3/5 x

A direct variation is y = kx

y = -3/5 x

The constant of variation is -3/5

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