Question

Does the table below represent a proportional relationship?

x 1 2 3 4
y -4 -8 -12 -16
A.
Yes, because all the ratios of y to x are equal to -2.
B.
No, because the table has negative numbers.
C.
Yes, because all the ratios of y to x are equal to -4.
D.
No, because the ratios of y to x are not equal.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Here, we want to know if the table represents a proportional relationship

Looking at the table, if we multiply the x-terms by -4, we get the y-terms

So the answer here is that Yes, because all the ratios of y to x are equal to -4