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For what value of k will the points (3,5) and (9,k) represent a proportional relationship?

User Maricor
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Answer:

k = 15

Explanation:

For a proportional relationship to exist then for both points

k =
(y)/(x) ← k is the constant of proportion, that is


(5)/(3) =
(k)/(9) ( cross- multiply )

3k = 45 ( divide both sides by 3 )

k = 15

User Jim McNeely
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