Question

Write an equation that gives the proportional relationship of the graph.

A)

y = 1/6x



B)

y = 2x



C)

y = 6x



D)

y = 12x

Answer 1

C) y = 6x

Explanation:

Pick any point. It is often convenient to use x = 1 (no marked point) or x = 10 (where y = 60).

Use these values to see which equation agrees.

A: 60 ≠ (1/6)·10

B: 60 ≠ 2·20

C: 60 = 6·10

D: 60 ≠ 12·10

____

Or, you can solve ...

... y = kx

for k, using the point values you found on the graph.

... 60 = k·10

... 60/10 = k = 6 . . . . . divide by 10

This makes the equation be ...

... y = 6x . . . . . . matches selection C