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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Rewrite the equation $\"\"$ in the form $\"\"$ by solving for y.

Subtract x from each side.

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Divide each side negative 3.

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The equation $\"\"$ can be rewritten in the form $\"\"$ , so it represents a direct variation.

The constant of variation $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

The equation $\"\"$ represents a direct variation and the constant of variation $\"\"$ .