No it wouldn't because a direct variation is in a y=kx formula. That equation shown above is in a y=mx+b format,which is a formula for slope intercept form
<h2>Jenna bought 3 packs of bottled water, with 8 bottles in each pack. Then she gave 6 bottles away. Write an expression to match the words.</h2><h2></h2><h2>(3x8)-6</h2>