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If y = –4 when x = 10, find y when x = 5.

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Answer: y=2

Step-by-step explanation: If 10=4, then 5 equals 4 divided by 2, which equals 2.

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User VMh
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Answer:

y=2

Explanation:

y/x = k

Given y =4, x = 10 , It can be expressed as the ratio is 4/10. We set the other as y/5. By the definition two ratios are equal. 4/10 = y/5 . Multiply to each side by 5. 4/10*5 = y/5*5 . 20/10 = y

y = 2

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