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I NEEEED HELP RN the following table shows a proportional relationship. x y 2 9 5 22.5 8 36 write an equation to describe the relationship

I NEEEED HELP RN the following table shows a proportional relationship. x y 2 9 5 22.5 8 36 write-example-1
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Answer:

y = 4.5x

Explanation:

y=ax is form of proportional relationship

checking the first pair of numbers:

  • 9=2a ⇒ a= 4.5

checking other lines

  • 5*4.5= 22.5- correct
  • 8*4.5= 36 - correct

So the equation is:

  • y = 4.5x
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