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E represents an object's weight on earth and m represents that same object's weight on the moon. the equation m = 1/6 e represents the relationship between these quantities. a. what does the 1/6 represent in this situation? b. give an example of what a person might weigh on earth and on the moon.

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In the equation, 1/6 represents the constant of proportionality.

If a person weighs 60 kg on earth, the person would weigh 10kg ont he moon.

What is inverse proportion?

The equation that represents inverse proportion is: m = ke

Where:

  • m = dependent variable
  • k = constant of proportionality
  • e = independent variable

If k is 1/6 and e is 60kg,

m = 1/6 x 60 = 10kg

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