The value of y varies directly as x, and y is 10 when x is 5. What is the value of y when x is 4?
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<em><u>The solution is (4, 4)</u></em>
<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
<em><u>Given system of equations are:</u></em>
<em><u>Substitute eqn 2 in eqn 1</u></em>
Make the right side of equation 0
<em><u>Solve by quadratic equation</u></em>
<em><u>Substitute x = 4 in eqn 2</u></em>
y = 2(4) - 4
y = 8 - 4
y = 4
Thus solution is (4, 4)