SOLUTION: Sam wants to write an equation to represent a proportional relationship with a constant of proportionality of 6. He writes the equation y = 6 + x. Is he correct. If not, what is

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Question 1163903: Sam wants to write an equation to represent a proportional relationship with a constant of proportionality of 6. He writes the equation y = 6 + x.
Is he correct. If not, what is the correct equation? Explain your answer. Consider the graph of the equation in your response.

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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He is wrong.

To comment somebodies wrong answers IS NOT a way to learn Math.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation needs at least to show a ratio. If there must be a proportion and have a constant of proportionality, then you must show the ratio of two numbers is a given (or unknown-to-be-found) constant.