Given point is .
The direct variation equation is .
Solve for a:
\Substitute in
(Multiply:
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(Divide each side by negative 0.5)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Substitute in
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(Multiply:
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Given that substitute in
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(Divide each side by negative 7.2)
(Cancel common terms)
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The value of .