If y varies directly as x, and y is 48 when x is 6, which expression can be used to find the value of y when x is 2? Oy- (2) oy- 2 *- (48) (6) y = (48)6
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given:
y varies directly as x, and y is 48 when x is 6
Find y when x is 2.
Solution:
In order to find y, we must first determine the constant of variation by multiplying x and y.
k = xy
k = (48)(6)
k =288
288 = 2y
Divide both sides by 2 in order to determine y.
288/2 = 2y/2
y = 144
Final answer:
y = 144