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y is directly proportional to x

When x = 500, y = 10

Find a formula for y in terms of x

 Oct 11, 2014

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We need to find the proportionality constant, here.     

So we have

y = kx     

And we/re told that

10 = k500  

Divide both sides by 500

k = (1/50)

So the relationship is given by

y = (1/50) x

 

 Oct 11, 2014
 #1
avatar+130511 
+5
Best Answer

We need to find the proportionality constant, here.     

So we have

y = kx     

And we/re told that

10 = k500  

Divide both sides by 500

k = (1/50)

So the relationship is given by

y = (1/50) x

 

CPhill Oct 11, 2014

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