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x 0 3 6 9
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To determine the constant of proportionality from the given table, we first need to check if the relationship between \(x\) and \(y\) is proportional.

Given the table:

  • When \(x = 0\), \(y = 0\)
  • When \(x = 3\), \(y = 2\)
  • When \(x = 6\), \(y = 4\)
  • When \(x = 9\), \(y = 6\)

To check for proportionality, we look for a constant ratio \(k = \frac{y}{x}\):

  • For \(x = 3\): \(k = \frac{2}{3}\)
  • For \(x = 6\): \(k = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}\)
  • For \(x = 9\): \(k = \frac{6}{9} = \frac{2}{3}\)

The ratio is consistent across the values given in the table (as long as \(x \neq 0\)). Thus the constant of proportionality is \( \frac{2}{3} \) every time \(x\) is a non-zero value.

However, since \(x = 0\) produces \(y = 0\), it does not affect the proportional relationship as \(0\) divided by any number is still \(0\).

Since the relationship is indeed proportional,

The constant of proportionality is: 2/3.

(Note: You mentioned "2" is selected in your message. If "2" is the only choice available, I would suggest that you check if the options are correct since the computed constant should indeed be \( \frac{2}{3} \). If only "2" is possible, that might need clarification.)