If y varies directly as x and if x = -6when y = 2 how do you find x when y = -9, -8,-6, -5, -4, -3? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Direct Variation 1 Answer Olivier B. Jul 1, 2015 #y=-9 rarr x=-17# #y=-8 rarr x=-16# #y=-6 rarr x=-14# #y=-5 rarr x=-13# #y=-4 rarr x=-12# #y=-3 rarr x=-11# Explanation: If #y# varies directly as #x#, then when #x# is increased or decreased by a number #n#, so will be #y#. If #y=2# when #x=-6# then: #y=-9=2-11 rarr x=-6-11=-17# #y=-8=2-10 rarr x=-6-10=-16# #y=-6=2-8 rarr x=-6-8=-14# #y=-5=2-7 rarr x=-6-7=-13# #y=-4=2-6 rarr x=-6-6=-12# #y=-3=2-5 rarr x=-6-5=-11# Answer link Related questions What is Direct Variation? What does direct variation look like on a graph? What are examples of direct variation? How do you determine if a function is a direct variation when given a table? How do you write direct variation equations? What is the constant of proportionality "k"? Why is #y=2x-1# not a direct variation? How do you graph the direct variation equation #y=-\frac{1}{6}x#? What is the direct variation equation if y varies directly with x, and #y=7.5# when #x=2.5#? What is the direct variation equation if y varies directly with x, and #y=2# when #x=4#? See all questions in Direct Variation Impact of this question 1526 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License