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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation 3y = 2x

User CruorVult
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Answer:

k = 2/3

Explanation:

i don’t know how to explain sorry I’m not good at explaining but I hope this helps

User Skippy Fastol
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Answer:k = 2/3

Explanation:

When a variable y directly relates to another variable x, we can say:

y=kx

Given the equation, we can say

3y=2x

y= 2x/3

Putting the value of y from above discussion

kx = 2x/3

x is being cancelled on both sides of equation

k= 2/3

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