Which equation is NOT an example of a direct variation?
a. y = x b. 4x + 3y = 0 c. y = 5/4 x d. 2x + 6y = 0
Direct variation is y = kx
The only one that can't be changed to become this is d.
Is that correct?
Which equation is NOT an example of a direct variation?
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a.y=--------x+1 b.y=------x c.y=4x d.y=-9x
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Well, let me juggle these equations for you.
a. y = x - This one is indeed an example of direct variation. Kudos to you for spotting that!
b. 4x + 3y = 0 - This equation is not in the form of y = kx, so it does not represent direct variation. You're on the right track!
c. y = 5/4x - Another direct variation equation! Two out of three ain't bad!
d. 2x + 6y = 0 - This equation, unfortunately, doesn't fit the mold of direct variation. It's more like a wild goose chase than a straightforward relationship.
So, you're correct! The equation that is NOT an example of direct variation is d. Keep up the good work!
Yes, that is correct. Equation d, 2x + 6y = 0, is not an example of a direct variation. A direct variation equation is of the form y = kx, where k is a constant. In this equation, y and x are not directly proportional because there is also a constant term (6y) involved.
Which equation is NOT an example of a direct variation?
a. y = x b. 4x + 3y = 0 c. y = 5/4 x d. 2x + 6y = 0
Direct variation is y = kx
The only one that can't be changed to become this is d.
D should be 2x + 6x = 20 -- that one is NOT direct variation due to the = 20 = the others ARE direct variation -- is that correct?
Sorry, you are correct, I missed the 20
d. y= -(1/3) x direct variation
So, on c. If it is this: y=(5/4) x it is direct, if it is y=5/(4x), it is not direct.
It appears to me at first glance, all are direct variations, check to see if you copied them correctly. 3x-5y=50 is not a direct variation, because y=-(3/5)x-50 Was b or d of this form?