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What is the constant of proportional in the equation Y equals 5/9 X

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Answer:

5/9

Explanation:

Compare the given equation ...

y = (5/9)x

to the equation for proportionality ...

y = rx

where r is the constant of proportionality.

Matching the two patterns, you should be able to see that r = 5/9.

The constant of proportionality is 5/9.

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