If y varies directly with x, that means they change at proportion rates. We can define their relationship using a constant k.
y = kx
Plug in what we know to find k.
-3 = 5k
k = -3/5
So:
y = -1 * (-3/5)
y = 3/5
SU RE sorry okay 20 so so
It takes them 1 7/8 hrs to complete the job together.
How:
Fred = 3 hrs
Jason = 5 hrs
1/3x + 1/5x = 1/x
3x x 5x = 15 —> 3x/15 + 5x/15 = 15/15
3x + 5x = 8x —> 8x/15 = 1.875 = 1 7/8 hrs
Choice B is the correct answer. You can do this yourself by graphing on Desmos.
