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If y is proportional to x and y = -15 when x = -20, what is the value of x when y = 12?
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If y is proportional to x and y = -15 when x = -20, what is the value of x when y = 12?

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Here, x/y = -20/-15 = 4/3
x = 4y/3

So, when y = 12
x = 4(12) / 3
x = 48 / 3
x = 16

In short, Your Answer would be 16

Hope this helps!
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