Question

Using the constant of proportionality, write an equation that represents this proportional relationship. Let x be the number of kilograms, and let y be the number of inches.

A) y = kx
B) y = x/k
C) y = k + x
D) y = x - k

Answer 1

The equation that represents the proportional relationship between x and y is y = k/x.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation that represents the proportional relationship between x (the number of kilograms) and y (the number of inches) is y = k/x.

In this equation, k represents the constant of proportionality.

For example, if k is 2, then y will be half of x. If x is 4 kilograms, y will be 2 inches.