If f (x) = 27 and x=9, What is the constant of variation of (k) for this function?

Hint: Use f (x) = kx and solve for k.

Give your answer as a number.

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Emmalee Roman

5 March, 05:21

If f (x) = 27 and x=9, What is the constant of variation of (k) for this function?

Hint: Use f (x) = kx and solve for k.

Give your answer as a number.

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Juliet Dudley · Answer 1

Y = k * x

When x = 7 then y = - 58

- 58 = k * 7 Divide both sides with 7

- 58 / 7 = k

k = - 58 / 7

y = k * x

when x = 6

y = - 58 * 6 / 7

x = - 348 / 7

which would be - 49.7

If f (x) = 27 and x=9, What is the constant of variation of (k) for this function?Hint: Use f (x) = kx and solve for k.Give your answer as a number.

If f (x) = 27 and x=9, What is the constant of variation of (k) for this function?

Hint: Use f (x) = kx and solve for k.

Give your answer as a number.