Question

The equation y = (1/9)x relates proportional quantities x and y. What is the value of y when x = 36?

Answer 1

y = 4

Explanation:

given the proportional relationship

y =
`(1)/(9)` x

substitute x = 36 into the equation to solve for y

y =
`(1)/(9)` × 36 =
`(36)/(9)` = 4