Answer: option. y=-1.33x; 2.67
Solution:
If y varies directly with x, the relation between y and x is:
y=kx
where k is a constant of proporcionality.
We know y=8 when x=-6. Replacing these values in the equation above:
8=k(-6)
8=-6k
Solving for k: Dividing both sides of the equation by -6:
8/(-6)=-6k/(-6)
-1.33=k
k=-1.33
Then the relation between y and x is:
y=kx→y=-1.33x
What is the value of y when x=-2?
Replacing x by -2 in the formula:
y=-1.33x→y=-1.33(-2)→y=2.66
Step-by-step explanation:
How are we supposed to help...?
The answer depends on the perspective; however, this question is often meant to be a "trick question"; with the answer being: 2 (two) apples!
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The rationale behind this answer is that if there are three apples, but you "take 2 away" you now have "2" apples, because YOU are the one who "took away the 2 apples"—so presumably, YOU have the "2 apples" that YOU "took away"!
1 = 1/4(2x+8)
1 = 1/2x + 2
1 - 2 = 1/2x
(-1) = 1/2x
x = (-1) : 1/2 = (-1) × 2/1 = (-2)
Answer : x = (-2)
The answer to your question is x=-2y+4