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The quantities x and y are proportional. Find the constant of proportionality (r) in the equation y=rx

The quantities x and y are proportional. Find the constant of proportionality (r) in-example-1
User Nasaa
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Answer:

y=rx 1/4/5/5/5

Explanation:

User Overmachine
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Answer:

r =
(1)/(2)

Explanation:

The proportional equation is

y = rx ( divide both sides by x )


(y)/(x) = r

Substitute any ordered pair from the table

Using (14, 7 ) , then

r =
(7)/(14) =
(1)/(2)

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