If y varies directly with x and y= 12 when x= 16, what is the value of x when y= 5?

Step-by-step explanation:

Since y varies directly with x,

y= kx, where k is a constant.

① Find the value of the constant k.

When y=12, x= 16,

12= k(16)

16k= 12

②Substitute the value of k back into the equation:

③ Find value of x when y=5.

When y=5,