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if a point on the graph of a proportional relationship is located at 3,4, can you determine the constant of proportionality? exp

Mashutka [201]

The answer is: No, because we also need to know the type of proportionality

In mathematics, we talk about proportionality when two variables are related and this relationship is that there is a constant ratio between them. There are two types of proportionality.

1. Direct Proportionality:

If there are two variables x and y, we can write the relationship between them as follows:

$y=kx$

So, by substituting the point in this equation we have that the constant of proportionality is:

$4=k(3) \\ \\ \therefore \boxed{k=\frac{4}{3}}$

2. Inverse Proportionality:

In this case, the relationship is:

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

So, the constant of proportionality is:

$4=\frac{k}{3} \\ \\ \therefore \boxed{k=12}$

As you can see, we have found two different values of the constant of proportionality. So, it is necessary to know the type of proportionality.

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A salsa recipe uses green pepper, onion, and tomato in the extended ration 1 : 3 : 9. How many cups of onion are needed to make

Elanso [62]

Let x be a variable.

Using the ratio and the given number of 117, we can create the following formula:

1x + 3x + 9x = 117, where 3x is the cups of onion

Simplify this equation.

13x = 117

Divide both sides by 13

x = 9

We want to solve for 3x, so multiply both sides by 3

3x = 27

As I started earlier, 3x is how many cups of onions is needed; thus, 27 is our answer. Hope this helps! :)

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