Constant of proportionality from graphs

 

Constant of proportionality from graphs

Problem

The graph below shows a proportional relationship between x and y.
What is the constant of proportionality, start fraction, y, divided by, x, end fraction ?
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Hint #11 / 3
We can find the constant of proportionality by finding the value of y when x, equals, 1.
Hint #22 / 3
y, equals, 4 when x, equals, 1
Hint #33 / 3
The constant of proportionality, start fraction, y, divided by, x, end fraction, is start fraction, 4, divided by, 1, end fraction or just 4.

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