Step-by-step explanation:
Since it's a direct variation
y = kx
where k is the constant of proportionality
To find the value of y when x = –0.5 we must first find the relationship between the variables
When
x = 3
y = 2
2 = 3k
Divide both sides by 3
[tex]k = \frac{3}{2} [/tex]
So the formula for the variation is
[tex]y = \frac{3}{2} x[/tex]
When x = - 0.5 or - 1/2
[tex]y = \frac{3}{2} ( - \frac{1}{2} )[/tex]
We have the final answer as
[tex]y = - \frac{3}{4} [/tex]
Hope this helps you
