write a direct variation equation that passes through (5,-6)

Question

direct variation is what we are learning

Answer 1

To find direct variation, we divide y by x.

 

y/x = -6/5

 

Our equation is y = (-6/5)x.

 

Let's check.

 

-6 = (-6/5)(5)

-6 = -30/5

-6 = -6

Check!