SOLUTION: The amount y (in cups) of flour is proportional to the number x of eggs in a recipe. The recipe calls for 6 cups of flour for every 4 eggs. Write an equation that represents the

Question 945820: The amount y (in cups) of flour is proportional to the number x of eggs in a recipe. The recipe calls for 6 cups of flour for every 4 eggs. Write an equation that represents the situation.
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = a constant
I can say:

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The equation is:

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The amount y (in cups) of flour is proportional to the number x of eggs in a recipe. The recipe calls for 6 cups of flour for every 4 eggs. Write an equation that represents the situation.The amount y (in cups) of flour is proportional to the number x of eggs in a recipe. The recipe calls for 6 cups of flour for every 4 eggs. Write an equation that represents the situation.
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y flour/x eggs = 6/4
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y = 6x/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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