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Snow is falling steadily in Syracuse, New York. After 2 hours, 4 inches of snow has fallen.

If it continues to snow at the same rate, how many inches of snow would you expect after 6.5 hours?
**Complete the table on a piece of paper to help you find the constant of proportionality. You will look back at the table to complete the next 2 questions.
Time (hours)

Snow (inches)


1

1


2

4

6.5


x




Write an equation that gives the amount of snow that has fallen after hours at this rate. Your equation should be written y=kx. K is the constant of proportionality.
How many inches of snow will fall in 24 hours if it continues to snow at this rate?

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Answer:

after 6.5 hours it would be at 14 inches of snow if it continues at the same rate

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