Question

Use the table to determine whether the relationship is proportional. If so, write an equation to show the relationship between the two quantities. Tell what each of the variables you used represents.

Answer 1

The relationship is proportional if there is a constant ratio between the variables. In this case,

Number of players/Teams = 6/1 = 12/2 = 18/3 = 24/4 = 6

Given that the ratio is constant, then it is a proportional relationship.

k is equal to the ratio found, that is k = 6

The general equation for proportional relationships is:

y = kx

Defining,

y: Number of players

x: Teams

the equation is:

y = 6x