Question

Y varies directly with x. If x = 16 and y = 2 find y when x = 96

Answer 1

y = 12

Explanation:

Use the equation y = kx

Plug in x and y to find k:

2 = k(16)

1/8 = k

Then, plug in 1/8 as k and 96 as x to find y:

y = 1/8(96)

y = 12