You are baking a cake. For every three cups of flour, you need to add two eggs. Write an equation for the relationship between the number of eggs, y , and the amount of flour, x . Distinguish whether this is a proportional or nonproportional situation.(1 point)

Responses

y=3x+2, nonproportional
y equals 3 x plus 2 , nonproportional

y=2x+3, nonproportional
y equals 2 x plus 3 , nonproportional

y=23x, proportional
y equals Start Fraction 2 over 3 End Fraction x , proportional

y=32x, proportional

3 answers

To find the equation that describes the relationship between the number of eggs (y) and the amount of flour (x), we know that for every 3 cups of flour, you need 2 eggs. This can be expressed as:

\[ \frac{y}{2} = \frac{x}{3} \]

Cross-multiplying gives:

\[ 3y = 2x \]

We can then solve for y:

\[ y = \frac{2}{3}x \]

This equation shows that for every 3 cups of flour, you get 2 eggs, and it shows a constant ratio (for every increase in flour, the number of eggs increases in a fixed proportion).

Since the equation can be written in the form \(y = kx\) (where \(k\) is a constant), it indicates a proportional relationship.

Thus, the correct response is:

y = \(\frac{2}{3}x\), proportional.

thank you! mmm, cake

You're welcome! Cake does sound delicious! If you have any more questions about baking or anything else, feel free to ask. Enjoy your cake! 🍰😊