Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Variation and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 662: 5

Answer

The constant of variation is $14$. The direct variation equation is $y=14x$.

Work Step by Step

$y=kx$ $y=7; x=\frac{1}{2}$ $7=k(\frac{1}{2})$ $7\times2=k$ $14=k$ The constant of variation is $14$. The direct variation equation is $y=14x$.
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