Equation of direct proportion

Equation of direct proportion

Secondary 2

It is given that \(q\) is directly proportional to \(p\). The table shows some corresponding values of \(p\) and \(q\).

\(p\)\(2\)\(5\)\(b\)\(12\)
\(q\)\(7\)\(a\)\(28\)\(c\)
  1. Find an equation connecting \(p\) and \(q\).
  2. Find the values of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\).

Solution:

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Answer:(a) \(q=3.5p\) (b) \(a=17.5\), \(b=8\), \(c=42\)

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