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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y=1/2x?

Constant of proportionality=

User Timakro
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The answer 1/2 because 1/2 is next to x
User Ktorn
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Answer:


\frac12

Explanation:

Hello!

Equation of a Line:
y = mx + b

  • y = output
  • m = slope (constant of proportionality)
  • x = input
  • b = y-intercept

Given our equation:
y = \frac12 x\\

  • slope = 1/2
  • y-intercept = 0

Since the slope is the same as the constant of proportionality, the answer is 1/2.

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