I thought this would be simple, as I'm familiar with algebra and not really "The constant of proportionality," but I will do my best.
So this said "Constant of proportionality," is referring to basically the answers for the equation when X equals certain numbers.
Make a table of different answers when you plug in X and you get the 'Constant of proportionality.'
y = 2.5x + 3
y = 2.5(1) + 3
y = 2.5 + 3
y = 5.5
Since we plugged in 1 for X and got 5.5 for Y, our input and output is (1, 5.5)
Replace X for a different value, and you will get a bunch of different numbers that will in essence be your function inputs and outputs. Make a table of these and you have your answer.
EXAMPLE -
-= x =- -= y =-
-= 1 =- -= 5.5 =-
-= 2 =- -= 8 =-
-= 3 =- -= 11.5 =-
-= 4 =- -= 13 =-
So there you have it. I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.
1/7+2x/3=(15x-3)/21 make all terms have a common denominator of 21
3+14x=15x-3 subtract 3 from both sides
14x=15x-6 subtract 15x from both sides
-x=-6 divide both sides by -1
x=6
*Notice the use of parentheses in this format to make it clear what the numerators and denominators are...
35% was damaged.
1 percent is 400 acres, so 14000/400= 35% of forest was burned
