how can one thirdx − 2 = one fourthx + 11 be set up as a system of equations?

3y − x = −6
4y − x = 44

3y + x = −6
4y + x = 44

3y − 3x = −6
4y − 4x = 44

3y + 3x = −6
4y + 4x = 44

the direct variation says that:

then the equation is of the form is given by:

            where k is the constant variation.

from the given table:

consider any value of x and m(x)=y

x = 2 and m(x)=y = 3

substitute these value in [1]; we have;

divide both sides by 2 we get;

⇒

check:

put x = -1 and m(x) = -1.5

substitute in the equation:

-1.5 = -1.5                   true

therefore, the function m(x) represents a direct variation

graph of this function as shown below: