Answer
The constant of variation is $3$.
The direct variation equation is $y=3x$.
Work Step by Step
$y=kx $
$y=24;x=8$
$24=k(8)$
$\frac{24}{8}=\frac{k(8)}{8}$
$k=3$
The constant of variation is $3$.
The direct variation equation is $y=3x$.
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Variation and Problem Solving - Practice - Page 656: 1
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