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    Jul 27, 2010, 10:03 PM
    does the equation model direct variation y = 7x - 2
    it is asking me to tell whether y = 7x - 2 is a model for a direct variation, inverse variation or neither?
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    Jul 28, 2010, 05:26 AM
    "Direct" variation, and "inverse" variation models both have particular forms, which you'll find in your book. Now which model (if either) does your linear equation match exactly?
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