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Proportional Relationships — Test

Question 20 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which equation represents a proportional relationship that has a constant of proportionality equal to negative 10 ?

Answer
A
y is equal to negative 10
B
y is equal to x over negative 10
C
y is equal to x minus 10
D
y is equal to negative 10 x

Explanation

A proportional relationship has the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality. With k = −10, the equation is y = −10x, which is choice D. The other equations either are not proportional or have a different constant of proportionality.

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