1. does the equation represent a direct variation? if ao find the constant of variation
5x=-3y
Any help???
y=-5/3 * x
To determine if the equation represents a direct variation, we need to check if it is in the form of y = kx, where k is the constant of variation.
In the given equation, rearrange it to the form of y = kx:
5x = -3y
Divide both sides of the equation by -3:
(5x)/-3 = y
Simplify:
y = (-5/3)x
Comparing this equation to the form y = kx, we can see that the constant of variation is -5/3.
Therefore, the equation represents a direct variation, and the constant of variation is -5/3.