In the step shown of the construction of a line through a point that is perpendicular to the given line, why must the compass point be placed on points a and b? how would the construction be different if the compass point were placed at random points on the original line?

answer: no

step-by-step explanation:

step-by-step explanation:

this is a direct variation proportion. y = kx

y is the total amount due, k is the constant of variation, and x is the number of texts sent.

plug in the 3.20 and the 16 to solve for the "k". this is the constant of proportionality. it is the value that will not change.

3.20 = k(16). solving you get $.20 per text.

the equation would then be y = .20x