Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 5 - Linear Functions - 5-2 Direct Variation - Lesson Check - Page 304: 7

Answer

Always

Work Step by Step

Let's simplify the equation for direct variation: $ y=kx \\\\ y/x=k$ Because the equation for direct variation simplifies to k=y/x, we know that k will always equal y/x.
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