Chapter 8.4, Problem 34S

To determine

To rewrite: the given equation by replacing with given value

Answer to Problem 34S

The new equation is $y=0.25x$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\begin{array}{l}y=kx\\ k=0.25\end{array}$

Calculation:

Replace k by 0.25 in the above equation.

  $\begin{array}{l}y=kx\\ y=0.25x\text{ [Replace k by 0}\text{.25]}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the new equation is $y=0.25x$ .