There are 3 cans that store 9 tennis balls. Consider the number of balls per can. Find the constant of proportionality for this situation. Write an equation to represent the relationship.

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Ariana Swanson

18 May, 10:14

There are 3 cans that store 9 tennis balls. Consider the number of balls per can. Find the constant of proportionality for this situation. Write an equation to represent the relationship.

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Stacy Matthews · Answer 1

So 3 cans can store 9 tennis balls and if you want to distribute them evenly, then you would set up an equation. 3x for the 3 cans and the 9 is the amount of tennis balls. 3x=9 would be the equation and to get x alone, then you divide the entire problem by 3 and x would equal 3. 1 can gets 3 balls