If y varies directly with x, and if x = 7.5 when y = 10, how do you find x when y = 4?

hangobw6h

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2023-03-25

If y varies directly with x, and if x = 7.5 when y = 10, how do you find x when y = 4?

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kokheleka36tx

kokheleka36tx

Beginner2023-03-26Added 7 answers

y varies directly with x
y x
y = k x
Where k is proportionality constant
If x = 7.5 then y = 10
k = y x = 10 7.5 = 4 3
When y = 4
x = y k = 4 4 3 = 4 × 3 4 = 3
Answer: x = 3

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