Question

The value of y varies directly with x, where LaTeX: y=50y = 50 when LaTeX: x=40x = 40. Find the value of x when y is 10.

Answer 1

Answer:

x= 8

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of direct variation is

y = kx

When y = 50  when x = 40

50 = k* 40

Divide each side by 40

50/40 = k

5/4 = k

The equation is

y = 5/4x

Let y = 10

10 = 5/4x

Multiply each side by 4/5

4/5 * 10 = 5/4 x * 4/5

8 = x