Proportional Relationships

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find the unit rate in a proportional relationship?

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To find the unit rate, divide the quantity of one variable by the quantity of the other variable, ensuring the denominator is 1.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 1 hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How can you determine if a table of values represents a proportional relationship?

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A table represents a proportional relationship if the ratios of corresponding values are equivalent.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the unit rate for $3.60 for 3 pounds of apples?

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$1.20 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the cost per pound from a total cost and weight?

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Divide the total cost by the total weight to find the cost per unit weight.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a recipe calls for 1/4 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of flour, how do you find the amount of flour needed for a different amount of water?

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Set up a proportion based on the original ratio and solve for the unknown quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the relationship between distance, time, and speed?

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Speed is calculated as distance divided by time.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Daniel walked 2/5 mile in 1/4 hour, how do you find his speed in miles per hour?

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Divide the distance (2/5 mile) by the time (1/4 hour) to find the speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1

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What is the speed of Daniel if he walked 2/5 mile in 1/4 hour?

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1.6 miles per hour.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1