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Explain what it means for x and y to vary directly

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Answer:

(Some textbooks describe direct variation by saying " y varies directly as x ", " y varies proportionally as x ", or " y is directly proportional to x . ") This means that as x increases, y increases and as x decreases, y decreases—and that the ratio between them always stays the same.

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Debbie's Deals has the better deal with a price of $0.19 per ounce compared to Bill's Bargains at $0.21 per ounce.

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Divide $3.36 by 16 = $0.21

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