Question

For the direct variation such that when y = 2 then x = 3 , find the constant of variation ( k) and then find the value of y when x = - 0.5.

Answer 1

Answer:

k is 2/3 and y is -1/3 when x is -0.5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The direct variation relationship is y = kx, where k is the const. of var.

Subbing 3 for x and 2 for y, 2 = 3k, or k = 2/3.

Now, if x = -0.5, y = (2/3)(-1/2) = -1/3

k is 2/3 and y is -1/3 when x is -0.5.