In the equation y = kx, k represents the constant of proportionality. If the constant is 5, write an equation to represent this

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proportional relationship.

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nata0808 [166] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-15T20:23:13+03:00

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Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

If you simplify the given equation of y=kx to solve for k, you would divide both sides by x:

$y=kx\\\\\frac{y}{x} =\frac{kx}{x}\\\\\frac{y}{x}=k$

We are told that the constant, <em>k</em>, is 5. So, this can be written as:

$5=\frac{y}{x}$

:Done