A proportional relationship is represented by the equation 2x=18y . If y=x , where k is the constant of proportionality, then what is the value of k.

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Race B · Answer 1 · 2019-06-26T13:51:24+0000

Answer:
$\bold{k=(1)/(9)}$

Explanation:

The constant of proportionality is y = kx. Solve the given equation for "y" to find k-value in front of "x".

18y = 2x

(18y)/(18)=(2x)/(18)

y=(1)/(9)x

k=(1)/(9)