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  • 13-11-2019
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If y varies directly as x and y = 4 and x = 10, what does x equal when y = 7?

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bayosanuade
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  • 13-11-2019

Answer: x = 17 [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question: y α x

⇒ y = kx

y=4 and x = 10 implies

4 = 10k

k = 4/10

k = 2/5

substitute k = 2/5 into the equation

y = 2/5 x

When y = 7 , the equation becomes

7 = [tex]\frac{2x}{5}[/tex]

35 = 2x

35/2 =x

Therefore : 17 [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]

x =

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