Andrew M. answered 11/18/15
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Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
If there is a direct variation between y and x
then y = kx where k is the constant of proportion.
We have the point (16, 12) so
12 = 16k
k = 12/16
k = 3/4
Your relation is y = (3/4)x
Pick a value for x and find the associated
value for y usung y = (3/4)x
(4, 3)
(8, 6)
(-4, -3)