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To find:The correct solution.
Answer to Problem 15HP
The solution given by K is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Whether the points with coordinates (2, 12) and (6, 18) represents a proportional linear relationship or not
Calculation:
Consider the points: (2, 12) and (6, 18)
Linear relationship is called proportional if the ratio of ach non-zero y-value compared to corresponding x-value is the same.
Now, it means that calculate ratio
For the point (2, 12) the ratio is:
And, for the point (6, 18) the ratio is:
And also, for the point (60, 10) the ratio is:
Hence, the linear relationship is not proportional.
Conclusion:Therefore, the solution given by K is correct.
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