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HELP FAST =For the equation -4y = 8x, what is the constant of variation?A)-4B)-2C)1D)3

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User Robjtede
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A proportional relationship is given by the expression:

y=kx, where k is the constant of variation

Then, in this case, isolating the variable y

y=-8/4x

y=-2x

The constant of variation would be k=-2

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