Question

Find the constant of proportionality for the table of values.
х
4
5
6
7
у
14
17.5
21
24.5
The constant of proportionality is k =

Answer 1

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{k=3.5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\dfrac{y}{x}=constant=k$

Divide the y value by its corresponding x value:

$\dfrac{14}{4}=\dfrac{7}{2}=3.5\\\\\dfrac{17.5}{5}=3.5\\\\\dfrac{21}{6}=\dfrac{7}{2}=3.5\\\\\dfrac{24.5}{7}=3.5$