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If y varies directly as x and y = 72 when x = 8 find x were y = 65

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  1. 24 July, 20:20
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    For a direct relation, y = kx, k being a constant.

    For your problem, just plug in the numbers.

    (72) = k (8), k=9

    So, using this plug k into the equation to find x when y = 65. 65=9x, x would equal 65/9.
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