Question

The equation g equals three fifths times m represents the proportional relationship of the number of gallons of water (g) used by a washing machine over a certain period of time, in minutes (m). Create a written description for the equation. For each minute the washing machine runs, it uses five thirds gallons of water. For each minute the washing machine runs, it uses three fifths of a gallon of water. For each gallon of water the washing machine uses, it runs for three fifths of a minute. For each gallon of water the washing machine uses, it runs for 8 minutes.

Answer 1

The description of the proportional relationship in the context of this problem is given as follows:

For each minute the washing machine runs, it uses five thirds gallons of water.

What is a proportional relationship?

A proportional relationship is a special case of a linear function, with intercept of zero, meaning that the output variable y is obtained as the multiplication of the input variable x and the constant of proportionality k, as follows:

y = kx.

In this problem, the relationship is given by the equation presented as follows:

g = 3/5m

The variables are given as follows:

• Input m: number of minutes.

• Output g: number of gallons of water.

The constant is of:

3/5.

Meaning that three fifths gallons of water are used each minute.

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