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y is directly proportional to x.
When y = 30, x = 6
a) Work out an equation connecting y and x.
b) Work out the value of y when x = 12.

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Answer:

  a) y = 5x

  b) y = 60

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The equation for a proportional relationship is ...

  y = kx

We can use the given values for x and y, and solve for k:

  k = y/x = 30/6 = 5

The equation is ...

  y = 5x

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b) For x=12, the value of y is ...

  y = 5·12

  y = 60

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