Express the Statement as a Formula

question 80

Multiple Choice

Express the statement as a formula.M varies directly as x and inversely as y
Use the information that if x = -20 and y = 4 then M = -25 to find the constant of proportionality.

• A) 15
• B) 7
• C) 5
• D) 6
• E) 9

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