College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences (5th Edition)
College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134179025
Author: Ronald J. Harshbarger, Lisa S. Yocco
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 1TE

If y is proportional to x, and y = 12x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality if y is proportional to x and y=12x.

Answer to Problem 1TE

The constant of proportionality is k=12.

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Two variables x and y are proportional to each other (or directly) if their quotient is constant. That is, y is directly proportional (or simply proportional) to x if y and x are related by the equation yx=k or, equivalently, y=kx where k0 s called the constant of proportionality.

Calculation:

Given that y is proportional to x and y=12x.

The equation y=12x can be rewrite as yx=12.

Compare this equation with yx=k.

Therefore it is obtained that k=12.

By the definition stated above, k=12 is the constant of proportionality.

Therefore, the constant of proportionality is k=12.

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College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences (5th Edition)

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