Find the constant of proportionality (r) in the equation y=rx

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asked Dec 10, 2022 200k views

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Evelyn Jeba · Answer 1 · 2022-12-10T19:38:38+0000

Answer:

1/4

Explanation:

Multiplying the input (x) by (1/4) results in the output. This is direct proportion, and the constant of proportionality is (1/4).

Spacer · Answer 2 · 2022-12-16T16:30:27+0000

Answer:

r =
(1)/(4)

Explanation:

Given the proportional equation

y = rx ← r is the constant of proportion

Divide both sides by x

(y)/(x) = r

Use any ordered pair from the table.

Using (8, 2 ) , then

r =
(2)/(8) =
(1)/(4)