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The following table shows a proportional relationship between aaa and bbb.

aaa bbb
888 333
242424 999
404040 151515
Write an equation to describe the relationship between aaa and bbb.

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Answer:

b = 3/8a

Explanation:

The following table shows a proportional relationship between A and B.

a b

8 3

24 9

40 15

1/4

Let's find the constant of proportionality.

In the proportional relationship between aaa and bbb, one constant of proportionality is the number we multiply by aaa to get bbb.

a\, \times\, ?=ba×?=b

2/4

a b

8 3 8 × 3/8=3

24 9 24×3/8=9

40 15 40×3/8=15

The constant of proportionality is 3/8. This means we can multiply 3/8 by a to get b.

Now, let's represent that as an equation.

b= constant of proportionality × a

b = 3/8a

One correct equation is b=3/8a

hi. So I did copy this answer from Khan Academy, but I thought it would help you guys so I put it on here. -Alicia Dugaw

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