6y = -12x
Part 1: Determine whether the equation represents a direct variation.
(1 point)
Responses
No, it is not a direct varation
No, it is not a direct varation
Yes, it is a direct variation
Yes, it is a direct variation
Not possible to know.
Not possible to know.
Question 2
Part 2: If it does, find the constant of variation(1 point)
Responses
Constant of variation is 2
Constant of variation is 2
Constant of variation is 12
Constant of variation is 1 half
Constant of variation is -2
Constant of variation is -2
Constant of variation is −12
Constant of variation is negative 1 half
Not a direct variation
Yes, the equation 6y = -12x represents a direct variation.
The constant of variation can be found by dividing the coefficient of x by the coefficient of y. In this case, the coefficient of x is -12 and the coefficient of y is 6.
Constant of variation = -12/6 = -2
Part 2: If it does, find the constant of variation(1 point)
Responses
Constant of variation is 2
Constant of variation is 2
Constant of variation is 12
Constant of variation is 1 half
Constant of variation is -2
Constant of variation is -2
Constant of variation is −12
Constant of variation is negative 1 half
Not a direct variation