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Is 3x + 4 proportional? Explain.

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Answer:

Since it is a linear function, it is a directly proportional function

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

An equation representing a proportional relationship looks like ...

y = kx

where k is the constant of proportionality. A notable feature of this equation is that its y-intercept is zero.

Your expression has a y-intercept of +4, so does not represent a proportion.

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Strictly speaking, a proportion is a statement of equality of two ratios. An expression cannot be a proportion. We interpreted your question to be ...

does y = 3x+4 express a proportional relationship?

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