The table below shows the conversion of pounds to kilograms.Pounds (x)Kilograms (y)511715.4919.81124.2Which equation represents the relationship between the number of pounds, x, and the number of kilograms, y?(1 point)Responsesy=x2.2y is equal to x over 2 point 2y=x+8.4y is equal to x plus 8 point 4y=x−6y is equal to x minus 6y=2.2x

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To find the correct equation that represents the relationship between pounds (x) and kilograms (y), we need to analyze the conversions provided:

  • 5 pounds = 2.27 kilograms (approximately)
  • 11 pounds = 4.99 kilograms (approximately)
  • 17 pounds = 7.71 kilograms (approximately)
  • 19 pounds = 8.64 kilograms (approximately)
  • 124 pounds = 56.28 kilograms (approximately)

To determine a relationship, we can observe that 1 pound is approximately equal to 0.4536 kilograms. Therefore, if we take the conversion factor more precisely, we know:

\[ y = 0.4536x \]

Now, if we scale it to something more familiar or rounded for the choices given, we can use an approximation:

1 pound ≈ 0.45 kilograms means that: \[ y \approx 2.2x \text{ would be an approximate conversion for higher ranges of x.} \]

In the options provided, the equation that is consistent with the conversion factor is:

y = 2.2x

Thus, the correct response is:

y = 2.2x