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  • 19-02-2019
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Suppose y varies directly with x. If y=4 when x=-2, find x when y=6

A. -1/3
B. 3
C. 1/3
D. -3

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Ashraf82
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  • 19-02-2019

Answer:

The value of x is -3

Step-by-step explanation:

∵ y ∝ x ⇒ y = kx

∵ y = 4 when x = -2

∴ 4 = -2 k ⇒ k = -2

∴ y = -2 x

∵ y = 6

∴ 6 = -2 x

∴ x = 6/-2 = -3

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