Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Variation and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 662: 4

Answer

The constant of variation is $\frac{3}{2}$. The direct variation equation is $y=\frac{3}{2}x$.

Work Step by Step

$y=kx$ $y=12; x=8$ $12=k(8)$ $\frac{12}{8}=k$ $\frac{3}{2}=k$ The constant of variation is $\frac{3}{2}$. The direct variation equation is $y=\frac{3}{2}x$.
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