Question

The graph relates the number of gallons of white paint to the number of gallons of red paint Jess used to make the perfect pink. Write an equation that describes the relationship. If anyone could help u would appreciate it

Answer 1

Answer:

y = $\frac{1}{4}x$

Step-by-step explanation:

Straight line in the graph attached shows the linear relation between number of gallons of white paint and number of gallons of red paint added to prepare pink.

Let the number of gallons of white paint required = x

and number of gallons of red paint required = y

y ∝ x

y = kx [k = proportionality constant]

Since a point (4, 1) lies on this line,

1 = 4k

k = $\frac{1}{4}$

Therefore, equation that describes the relationship will be,

y = $\frac{1}{4}x$