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If y is proportional to x, and y = 12x, what is the constant of proportionality?
The constant of proportionality if
Answer to Problem 1TE
The constant of proportionality is
Explanation of Solution
Definition used:
Two variables
Calculation:
Given that
The equation
Compare this equation with
Therefore it is obtained that
By the definition stated above,
Therefore, the constant of proportionality is
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