Math Problem Statement

Which equation has a constant of proportionality equal to \( \frac{1}{2} \)? A: \( y = 2x \) B: \( y = 4x \) C: \( y = \frac{3}{6}x \) D: \( y = \frac{3}{4}x \)

Solution

The question asks which equation has a constant of proportionality equal to 12\frac{1}{2}. The constant of proportionality in a linear equation of the form y=mxy = mx is the coefficient of xx, which is mm.

Let's analyze the options:

  • A: y=2xy = 2x — The constant of proportionality here is 2.
  • B: y=4xy = 4x — The constant of proportionality is 4.
  • C: y=36xy = \frac{3}{6}x — Simplifying 36\frac{3}{6}, we get y=12xy = \frac{1}{2}x, so the constant of proportionality is 12\frac{1}{2}.
  • D: y=34xy = \frac{3}{4}x — The constant of proportionality is 34\frac{3}{4}.

So, the correct answer is C: y=36xy = \frac{3}{6}x, as this equation simplifies to y=12xy = \frac{1}{2}x, with a constant of proportionality of 12\frac{1}{2}.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are five questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What does the constant of proportionality represent in a linear equation?
  2. How do you simplify fractions in an equation?
  3. Can constants of proportionality be negative? If so, what does that imply?
  4. How would you graph a line with a constant of proportionality equal to 1/2?
  5. How can you determine the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

Tip: The constant of proportionality can be seen as the "rate of change" or "slope" in a linear equation, which determines how quickly yy changes with respect to xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Proportionality

Formulas

y = mx (where m is the constant of proportionality)

Theorems

Properties of Proportionality in Linear Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-8