Is the equation #3x + 4y = 0# a direct variation and if it is, how do you find the constant of variation? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Direct Variation 1 Answer Ratnaker Mehta Feb 8, 2017 #3x+4y=0 rArr y=-3/4x. :. "y is in the direct variation with "x," &, the const. of variation is "-3/4. # Answer link Related questions What is Direct Variation? What does direct variation look like on a graph? What are examples of direct variation? How do you determine if a function is a direct variation when given a table? How do you write direct variation equations? What is the constant of proportionality "k"? Why is #y=2x-1# not a direct variation? How do you graph the direct variation equation #y=-\frac{1}{6}x#? What is the direct variation equation if y varies directly with x, and #y=7.5# when #x=2.5#? What is the direct variation equation if y varies directly with x, and #y=2# when #x=4#? See all questions in Direct Variation Impact of this question 2508 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License