Concept explainers
Find the constant of variation and find the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points.
Answer to Problem 42SR
The constant of variation is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The coordinate of two points are:
Concept Used:
Constant of variation is the number or fraction with x or slope is also called the constant of variation. Slope is the constant of variation for the line which passes through the origin (0,0)
Calculation:
The points are:
Slope:
The constant of variation is
Thus, the constant of variation is
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