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Graph and Interpret Proportional Relationships

Use a proportional relationship's equation y = kx to find y from a given x, or x from a given y.

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One equation, two directions

A proportional relationship y = kx can be used in two directions: multiply by k to go from x to y, or divide by k to go from y back to x.