Rule: The value of n is 3 times the value of m. Equation: n=3m
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Let's find the pattern that describes the relation between the dependent variable n and the independent variable m. Note that if we multiply the value of m by 3 we get the value of n. We can include this information in the given table.
m
0
1
2
3
4
Pattern
0 * 3
1 * 3
2 * 3
3 * 3
4 * 3
n
0
3
6
9
12
Now we want to write an equation to describe this relationship.
3multiplied with the value ofm=the value ofn
3m=n
n= 3m
The value of n is 3 times the value of m. This is represented by the equation n=3m.
