The ounces of yellow paint, y, needed to mix with x ounces of blue paint to make a certain shade of green paint can be represented by the equation y = 1.5x. What is the constant of proportionality of the

Ben Claar asked Jun 6, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

A proportional constant satisfies

y/x=k, where k is the constant of proportion

Since

y/x=k

y=kx

You are given

y=1.5x so

k=1.5

Bardh Lohaj answered Jun 13, 2022

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