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Complete the explanation of whether the graph represents a proportional or a nonproportior relationship. 5 5 0 5 The graph represents a nonproportional LORER relationship

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We are asked to determine if the graph of a line that doesn't go through the origin (0,0) is representing a proportion.

We know that a direct proportion will relate y and x values via an equation of the form:

y = k * x (where "k" is called the constant of proportionality)

another very important thing to notice is that a proportion of that shape"

y = k x does go through the point (0, 0) because if x = 0, y becomes automatically zero as well.

The line represented on that graph doesn't go through (0,0), ad although we see some clear connection in between the points (forming a line), the relationship is NOT that of a proportion. because of this very issue.

Short answer: this is NOT representing a proportion.

Select "nonproportional" o

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