Write an equation of the direct variation that includes the given point (-8, -4)
Direct variation is y= kx for some constant k
Find k using the point (-8,-4)
y=kx
(-4)=k(-8) substitution
-4/-8=k(-8/-8) division property
1/2=k
equation of direct variation is y=1/2k
The decrease is 8.7%
Step-by-step explanation:
Old price = $23000
New price = $21000
Difference = New price - Old price
Difference = 21000 - 23000 = -2000
The negative sign indicates the decrease.

Rounding off to nearest tenth;
Percent decrease = 8.7%
The decrease is 8.7%
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1) 23
2) -20
3) 2
4) -28
5) -11
The answer is 5. Hope this helps