Definition of rational number

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A rational number is a number that can be written as a ratio. That means it can be written as a fraction, in which both the numerator (the number on top) and the denominator (the number on the bottom) are whole numbers. The number 8 is a rational number because it can be written as the fraction 8/1.

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Step-by-step explanation:

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<u>Solution:</u>

Given that , In a certain function, y varies directly with x

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$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Now, substitute } x=8 \text { and } y=6 \text { in }(1)} \\\\ {\rightarrow 8=c(6) \rightarrow c=\frac{8}{6}} \\\\ {\rightarrow c=\frac{4}{3}} \\\\ {\text { Then, }(1) \rightarrow x=\frac{4}{3} y} \\\\ {\text { So, when } y=9} \\\\ {\rightarrow x=\frac{4}{3}(9)} \\\\ {\rightarrow x=4 \times 3} \\\\ {\rightarrow x=12}\end{array}$