If y varies directly as x and y=8 when x=2, find y when x=6

y =24

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for direct variation is

y =kx

If we know x and y we can solve for k

y=kx

8 =k*2

Divide each side by 2

8/2 = k2/2

4 =k

y =4x

We want to find y when x=6

y =4*6

y =24

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