Please help explanation if possible

Since y varies directly with x, we know that a multiplier of k will be multiplied by x.

y = kx

In order to use this equation we need to know the value of k.  That is why they gave us known values of x & y.

"when y = –51, x = 3"

Plug these values into our equation and solve for k.

–51 = k(3)

–51/3 = k   Divide both sides by 3

k = –17  Simplify

Now that we know k our equation from here on is:

y = –17x

Now we can use this equation to solve y if x = 2 by plugging in 2 for x.

y = –17(2)

y = –34  FINAL ANSWER

the y is -29 when the x is 2 in this

Are those multiplications signs or x variables?