Question

Which is a direct variation equation?

1. Y=x+5
2. Y=-5/x
3. Y=-5x
4. Y=x-5

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Answer 1

3. y = -5x

Explanation:

In a direct variation equation, the constant of proportionality (k) is a direct coefficient of the variable x.

Y will be set equal to x multiplied by this coefficient.

Since y = -5x directly relates x to y, with the constant of proportionality, it is a direct variation equation.

So, 3. y = -5x is the correct answer.