If y varies directly as x, and y is 20 when x is 4, what is the constant of variation for this relation?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Nuetrik [128]2 years ago

6 0

The variation would be x5. 4*5=20

Levart [38]2 years ago

6 0

Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let k be the constant of variation for this relation.

If y varies directly as x, then the equation of direct variation is given by ;-

$y=kx$ , where k is the constant of variation for the relation.

$\Rightarrow\ k=\dfrac{y}{x}$

Now, for the given value of y = 20 and x=4, the value of constant of variation is given by :-

$\Rightarrow\ k=\dfrac{20}{4}=5$

Hence, the value of constant of variation for this relation k = 5.

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