Mathematics Grade 9 15 min

Find the constant of variation

Find the constant of variation

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1

If y varies directly as x, and y = 12 when x = 4, find the constant of variation k.

2

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 6 when x = 2, find the constant of variation k.

3

Find k for the direct variation shown in the table: x=2, y=10; x=3, y=15.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
If y varies directly as x, and y = 10 when x = 5, what is the constant of variation k?
0.2
1.5
2.10
3.50
Easy
If y varies directly as x, and y = 8 when x = 2, find the constant of variation k.
0.2
1.4
2.6
3.16
Easy
If y varies inversely as x, and y = 5 when x = 2, find the constant of variation k.
0.2.5
1.3
2.7
3.10

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