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  • 03-11-2022
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If y=kx, where k is a constant, and y=24 when x=6, what is the value of y when x=5?A. 6B. 15C. 20D. 23

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LavonteE719866 LavonteE719866
  • 03-11-2022

First, we will find the value of k

We can do this by sybstituting y=24, x=6 in;

y=kx and then solve for k

24= k(6)

divide both-side of the equation by 6

24/6 = k

4 = k

k=4

Then when x = 5, we will substitute x=5 and k=4 in; y=kx and then solve for y

y= (4)(5)

y = 20

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