Chapter 8.4, Problem 33S

To determine

To rewrite: the given equation by replacing with given value

Answer to Problem 33S

The new equation is $y=-2x$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\begin{array}{l}y=kx\\ k=-2\end{array}$

Calculation:

Replace k by-2 in the above equation.

  $\begin{array}{l}y=kx\\ y=-2x\text{ [Replace k by -2]}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the new equation is $y=-2x$ .