ECZ 2018 · GCE Paper 1 — Variation

Two variables x and y are such that y varies directly as (x2 + 1), and when x = 2, y = 20. Find the equation connecting y and x.

  • A. y = 4x2
  • B. y = 4(x2 + 1)
  • C. y = 4x2 + 1
  • D. y = x2 + 4

Verified working — step 1

The equation is the variation statement with the constant's value in place - and the constant multiplies the whole bracket.

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