Is $3y-7=10x$ a direct variation equation and if so what is the constant?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-28T16:30:48

No

Given: $3y - 7 = 10x$

If the given equation was $3y = 10x$ it would be a direct variation equation. The $-7$ changes eliminates it.

For $3y = 10x; " "y = 10/3 x; " " k = 10/3$

Conclusion: $3y - 7 = 10x$ is not a direct variation.

Is 3y-7=10x3y-7=10x a direct variation equation and if so what is the constant?