Proving Two Variables in Direct Proportion

Proving Two Variables in Direct Proportion

Secondary 2

The table shows some corresponding values of \(x\) and \(b\).

\(x\)\(2\)\(4\)\(6\)
\(b\)\(12\)\(24\)\(36\)
  1. Show that \(x\) and \(b\) are in direct proportion.
  2. Sketch the graph of \(b\) against \(x\).

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Answer:(a) \(b/x=6\) for each given pair. (b) The straight line \(b=6x\), through the origin with gradient \(6\).

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