Question

The number of boxes used to pack cans of soup is proportional to the number of cans packs as shown in the table. What equation represents this relationship?

A. y = 6x
B. x = 6y
C. x = y - 20
D. y = 5x + 4

Answer 1

To find the solution in this equation, divide the number of cans (y) by the number of boxes (x) and in each instance you'll find that the answer is 6, e.g. 24/4 = 6
36/6 = 6
this means that each box (x) contains 6 cans (y) so the equation can be written as y = 6x