algebra direct inverse?

y varies directly as the cube of x. if x is doubled what is the effect on y?

y = KX to the 3rd is obvious. so i'm stuck and can't proceed. help on the steps??

Update:

still don't know where the 8y comes from

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  • y = kx^3

    x is doubled so replace x with 2x then compare the result.

    k(2x)^3

    = k(8x^3)

    = 8kx^3

    = 8y

    We see that y increases by factor of 8.

  • if x is doubled, then the new X is 2x.

    Cubing this will give 8x^3.

    thus, y will be 8 times the original y.

  • y = kx^3

    Double x:

    y = k(2x)^3

    y = k(2^3)(x^3)

    y = 8kx^3

    Therefore, if x is doubled, y is increased by a factor of 8.

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