Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Variation and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 662: 7

Answer

The constant of variation is $0.25$. The direct variation equation is $y=0.25x$.

Work Step by Step

$y=kx$ $y=0.2; x=0.8$ $0.2=k(0.8)$ $0.2\times1.25=k$ $0.25=k$ The constant of variation is $0.25$. The direct variation equation is $y=0.25x$.
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