Answer:
If x varies directly as y, then x=ky. y=5 and x=2.5 are substituted into x=ky to find k.
2.5=5k
k=2.5/5
k=5.
K =5 is substituted in x=ky to find y where x is 10.
x=5y
10=5y
y=10/2
y=2
52 thousandths = 0.052
Move two decimal places to the right:
<h3><u>5.2 x 10⁻² ⇒ the scientific notation</u></h3>
choice D is correct, any number inside the absolute value sign is positive so choice A and C is eliminated, if there is a negative sign in front of the absolute value symbol, the number becomes negative which eliminates choice B. The only choice left is choice D
