Answer:
x = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
given x varies directly as y then the equation relating them is
x = ky ← k is the constant of variation
to find k use the condition x = 14 when y = 7
14 = 7k ( divide both sides by 7 )
2 = k
x = 2y ← linear equation
when y = 8 , then
x = 2 × 8 = 16
