What is the constant of variation, k,of the direct variation, y=kx, through (5,8)

You have a 32-foot fence around a square garden. there are 4 equal sections. you paint 13 of one section of the fence. what fraction of the fence did you paint? you have a 32-foot fence around a square garden. there are 4 equal sections. you paint 13 of one section of the fence. what fraction of the fence did you paint?

For what values of x is x2 + 2x = 24 true?

Can some one explain how to slove specifically, what is the value of x? 0.9(x+1.4)-2.3+0.1x=1.6 enter the answer as a decimal in the box. x= ?