Question

The equation 2y = 8x represents a proportional relationship. What is the constant of proportionality?

Answer 1

Answer:

C) 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given equation:

$2y=8x$

The above equation represents proportional relationship.

To find the constant of proportionality.

Solution:

The equation representing proportional relationship is given by:

$y=kx$

where $k$ represents constant of proportionality.

So, in order to find the value of $k$ for the given proportionality relationship, we will solve for $y$

We have:

$2y=8x$

Solving for $y$

Dividing both sides by 2.

$\frac{2y}{2}=\frac{8x}{2}$

$y=4x$

∴ $k=4$

Thus, the constant of proportionality = 4.