Question

A proportional relationship between y and x. When x = 3, y=−4 .

What is the constant of proportionality, k?

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k =

Answer 1

k = 4/3

Explanation:

Formula for k: y/x

If y = 4 and x = 3, then we use the formula (y/x) in order to find the constant of proportionality:

k = 4/3