Respuesta :

clarch19

Answer:

k = 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

direct variation equation is y = kx where 'k' is the constant of variation

substitute 36 for 'y' and 72 for 'x' to get:

36 = 72k

solve for 'k' to get:

k = 36/72 or k = 1/2