y is proportional to x^2. When y is 75, x is 5. Find a formula for y in terms of x

y is proportional to x2 so this means y = A*x2 for some constant A.

When y = 75, x = 5. Put these values in the formula above to find A:

75 = A*25

75/25 = A

A = 3

So y = 3x2

TM
Answered by Thomas M. Maths tutor

5876 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Expand and simplify (x − 4)(2x + 3y)^2


How do I expand and simplify linear equations?


Prove that the square of an odd number is always 1 more than a multiple of 4


Solve the two simultaneous equations y+5x=30 and 6y=-x+64


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning