The table shows the number of parts, y , a machine produces each hour, x . Write an equation for this situation, and indicate if this is proportional or nonproportional.

y (number of parts) x (number of hours)
0 0
125 1
250 2
375 3
500 4
Responses

y=x+125, nonproportional
y equals x plus 125 , nonproportional

y=125x, proportional
y equals 125 x , proportional

y=125x+1, nonproportional
y equals 125 x plus 1 , nonproportional

y=125x, nonproportional

The correct equation for this situation is y=125x, which is proportional.