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The proportional relationship between two variables, v and w, is represented by w. What is the constant of proportionality from w to v? V = 9

The proportional relationship between two variables, v and w, is represented by w-example-1
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Let's begin by identifying key information given to us:


\begin{gathered} v=(1)/(9)w \\ We\text{ are to make ''w'' the subject of the relationship.} \\ \text{Multiply both sides by ''9'', we have:} \\ v\cdot9=(1)/(9)\cdot9\cdot w \\ 9v=w\Rightarrow w=9v \\ \therefore w=9v \end{gathered}

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