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The value of y varies directly with x, and y = 40 when x = -5. Find y when x = 8

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  • 24-06-2020

Answer: y=-64

Step-by-step explanation:

From the first sentence: the value of y varies directly with x:

y∝x

y=cx where c=variation constant

When y=40 x=-5

40=-5c

Therefore c=-8

To find y when x=8

y=cx where c=-8 and x=8

y=-8*8

y=-64

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