Determine if the equation y = 2/5 x − 4 y=25x-4 represents a proportional relationship. If so, determine the constant of proportionality.

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The linear equation represents a proportional relationship and its constant of proportionality is [tex]k = \frac{2}{5}[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

A proportional relationship exists when the following relationship is observed:

[tex]u = k\cdot v[/tex]

Where:

[tex]u[/tex] - Dependent variable.

[tex]v[/tex] - Independent variable.

[tex]k[/tex] - Proportionality constant.

If [tex]y =\frac{2}{5}\cdot x - 4[/tex] and [tex]v = x[/tex] and [tex]u = y+4[/tex], the following expresion is found:

[tex]y = \frac{2}{5}\cdot x -4[/tex]

[tex]y + 4 = \frac{2}{5}\cdot x[/tex]

[tex]u = \frac{2}{5}\cdot v[/tex]

The linear equation represents a proportional relationship and its constant of proportionality is [tex]k = \frac{2}{5}[/tex].

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