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Determine if the relationship between feet and yards in the graph is proportional. If it is proportional, determine the constant of proportionality.

Determine if the relationship between feet and yards in the graph is proportional-example-1
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From the graph, we can that the relationship is proportional and the constant of proportionality is 3

What is constant of proportionality

The constant of proportionality is a numerical value that relates two variables in a proportional relationship.

In a proportional relationship, when one variable changes, the other changes in such a way that the ratio between them remains constant.

This is represented by the equation

y = kx

y is the dependent variable.

x is the independent variable.

k is the constant of proportionality.

From the graph, at x = 1 y = 3, hence

3 = k * 1

k = 3

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