Question

each gallon on gasoline cost $2.35. the equation y=2.35x can be used to represent this situation. what is the constant of proportionality? what does the constant proportionality represent in the context of the problem please help me

Answer 1

Explanation:

There are many different ways to define an equation. The definition of an equation in algebra is a mathematical statement that demonstrates the equality of 2 mathematical expressions.

More than one variable may be present inside a linear equation. An equation is said to be linear if the maximum power of the variable is consistently unity.

Let's x ∝ y

Then x = ky where k will be constant of proportional.

k = x/y which means when two variables are divided which were in proportion it will create a constant proportional.

So,

y /x = 2.35 will be constant of propotional.

Hence "The constant of proportionality of the given equation y = 2.35x will be 2.35".