Write the statement as a power function equation. Use k as the constant of variation.
-The altitude $h$ of an equilateral triangle varies directly as one side s.
A) $h = \frac { k } { s }$
B) $h = \mathrm { ks } ^ { 2 }$
C) $h = \frac { s } { k }$
D) $h = \mathrm { ks }$

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When a quantity varies directly as another, it means the relationship between the two can be described by a power function where the exponent is 1, hence $h = ks$.

Write the Statement as a Power Function Equation hhh Of an Equilateral Triangle Varies Directly as One Side S

Write the Statement as a Power Function Equation $h$ Of an Equilateral Triangle Varies Directly as One Side S