Suppose y varies directly with x, and y = 8 when x = -6. what direct variation equation relates x and y? what is the value of y when x = -2?

Astrid spent $36 on new shoes. this was $12 less than twice what she spent on a new skirt. part a: which equation would solve for how much she spent on the skirt? part b: solve the equation in the workspace provided below. how much did astrid spend on her skirt?