SOLUTION: a is directly proportionatal to b, a=14 and b=42. Write a direct proportion equation that relate a and b. constant of proportionality b/a = 3/1 direct proportion equation b

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Question 1025914: a is directly proportionatal to b, a=14 and b=42. Write a direct proportion equation that relate a and b.
constant of proportionality
b/a = 3/1
direct proportion equation
b/a=3/1
b = 3a
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Almost right.
a = kb
Constant of proportionality
k = a/b
k = 14/42
k = 1/3
Direct proportion equation:-
a = 1/3b
Hope this helps :-)