23bsmith 23bsmith
  • 04-04-2018
  • Mathematics
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In the equation x=−3y , what is the unit rate?

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altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 09-04-2018
For the sake of consistency, solve this for y:  -3y = x.

Then, divide both sides by -3:                           y = -x/3

This is equivalent to    y = (-1/3)x.  The "unit rate" here is (-1/3).
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