Does the equation #2x=4y# represent a direct variation and if so, identify the constant of variation?
1 Answer
Jul 5, 2017
Explanation:
#"direct variation is in the form " #
#y=kx" where k is the constant of variation"#
#2x=4y" can be arranged to this form"#
#"divide both sides by 4"#
#2/4x=4/4y#
#rArry=1/2xlarrcolor(blue)" in form y = kx"#
#rArrk=1/2#
