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The constant of proportionality from the table that follows is please help

The constant of proportionality from the table that follows is please help-example-1

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Answer:

Nonexistent

Explanation:

The constant of proportionality k is given by k=y/x

We have three examples:

1. x=-3, y=1 (k=-1/3)

2. x=-1, y=3 (k=-3/1)

3. x=3, y=-1 (k=-1/3)

Because the constants are inconsistent, the answer is the last option, Nonexistent.

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