Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve for the leg of the missing right triangle, one must use the Pythagorean theorem. The Pythagorean theorem states the following,
Where (a) and (b) are the sides adjacent to or next to the right angle. (c) is the side opposite the right angle. Substitute in the given values and solve for the unknown,
Substitute,
Simplify,
Inverse operations,
The correct answer is A.
You have direct variation if x and y are modeled by the equation
In this case, m is the constant of proportionality. So, if the constant has to be 2, the equation becomes
A side note: Actually, option C has a constant of proportionality of two as well, except the roles of x and y are interchanged. I chose option A because usually you want the y = mx form, but the names of the variables are obviously meaningless.