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name the constant of variation for each equation. then determine the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points. (-1,2)
(0,0) y=-2x
(1,3) (0,0) y=3x
(-2,-3) (0,0) y=3/2x
Hi,
First of all, the constant of variation is always going to be the number that is attached to the x. In the first problem, it is -2, the second is 3, and the last one is (3/2). The slope for each pair of points is going to be the same number as the constant of variation associated with it.
Good luck!
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