Question

I NEEEED HELP RN the following table shows a proportional relationship. x y 2 9 5 22.5 8 36 write an equation to describe the relationship

Answer 1

y = 4.5x

Explanation:

y=ax is form of proportional relationship

checking the first pair of numbers:

• 9=2a ⇒ a= 4.5

checking other lines

• 5*4.5= 22.5- correct

• 8*4.5= 36 - correct

So the equation is:

• y = 4.5x