Question

Given that y varies directly with x, find the equation of direct variation.

x is 14 when y is 12

Answer 1

Explanation:

x×k = y

14×k = 12

k = 12/14 = 6/7

so, the equation is

x × 6/7 = y

or

y = 6x/7

or

y = 6/7 x