What is the constant of proportionality for y=-5x ?

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a constant of proportionality is a number you have to multiply x by to get y.

y=kx is the equation that expresses the proportionality of x and y

the constant of proportionality is k, so k=-5

Roman Rader answered Oct 29, 2020

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