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If you solve using the equation for the constant of proportionality, y/x = k with k = 4/5 and y = 2/3, what is the value of x?

User Dnlcrl
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Answer:

x=5/6

Explanation:

k=4/5

3 and 5 can go into 15

10/15 and 12/15

10/15 divided by x =12/15

x=5/6

User Cosmo D
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Answer:

5/6

Explanation:

The given equation is
(y)/(x)=k

Solve the equation for x

Cross multiplying, we get


y=xk

Divide both sides by k


x=(y)/(k)

Substituting the given values of y and k


x=(2/3)/(4/5)

Flip the denominator


x=(2)/(3)\cdot(5)/(4)\\\\x=(5)/(6)

Thus, the value of x is 5/6

User Jeanot Zubler
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