A constant of variation is only in the form ay=bx where b/a=constant so given any point y/x=constant let us check here by substituting x=1 and x=2
when x=1---> 2y=14,y=7 here y/x=7
when x=2--->2y=19,y=9.5 here y/x=4.75
so this equation is not constant of variation
let us check an equation of the form 3y=7x
when x=1--->y=7/3--->y/x=7/3
when x=2--->y=14/3---->y/x=7/3
so 3y=7x is a constant of variation
let's say is 16% of "x", meaning "x" is the 100%.
we know "x" is 100% and 16% of it is 10, so
Ed : (0,205)(4,197)
slope(m) = (197 - 205) / (4 - 0) = -8/4 = -2
y = mx + b
slope(m) = -2
(0,205)...x = 0 and y = 205
time to sub
205 = -2(0) + b
205 = b
equation is : y = -2x + 205...so Ed loses 2 lbs per week
Eric :
y = -1.5x + 200...so Eric loses 1.5 lbs per week
when they started, Ed weighed 205 lbs and Eric weighed 200 lbs
* of the two, Eric loses fewer lbs per week. When the two began their respective weight-loss programs, Ed was heavier by 5 lbs.
Answer:
If its all multiplying its 1644.032 but if it's not all multiplying then that will be wrong
