Variables x and y are in direct proportion, and y = 48n when x = 16n. Which value of k correctly relates x and y in the equation

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Nikitich [7]

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Variables x and y are in direct proportion, and y = 48n when x = 16n. Which value of k correctly relates x and y in the equation

y = kx?

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Nutka1998 [239] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-27T14:01:37+03:00

Nutka1998 [239]2 years ago

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Y = kx is the direct variation formula. They are giving y = 48n AFTER they have plugged in a value for x. The value plugged in for x is 16n. To find 'k' we must divide 48n by 16n.
48n/16n = 3 So k = 3.
The equation is therefore y = 3x

Lorico [155] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-27T15:37:51+03:00

Lorico [155]2 years ago

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Answer:

A.) 3

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