The following graph shows a proportional relationship. What is the constant of proportionality between y and x in the graph?

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Robert Harvey · Answer 1 · 2023-07-24T11:32:11+0000

Answer:

k=2

Explanation:

The constant of proportionality is given as
k=(y)/(x) .

Notice that when
x=2 it follows that
y=4 .

Substitute
x=2 and
y=4 into the formula for the constant:

k=(4)/(2)=2 .

Therefore, the constant is equal to 2.