If x varies directly as y and x is 5 when y is 15, how do you find the constant of variation?
1 Answer
Apr 21, 2018
Explanation:
#"the initial statement is "xpropy#
#"to convert to an equation multiply by k the constant"#
#"of variation"#
#rArrx=ky#
#"to find k use the given condition"#
#x=5" when "y=15#
#x=kyrArrk=x/y=5/15=1/3#
