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 is constant.

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How can you identify a proportional relationship from a table of values?

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A proportional relationship can be identified if the ratios of corresponding values are equal.

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What does the equation y = kx represent?

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The equation y = kx represents a proportional relationship where k is the constant of proportionality.

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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = 14x?

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The constant of proportionality is 14.

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Is the equation y = 3x proportional?

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Yes, the equation y = 3x is proportional because it can be expressed in the form y = kx.

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What does it mean if a table is not proportional?

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If a table is not proportional, it means that the ratios of the corresponding values are not constant.

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How do you determine if an equation shows proportionality?

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An equation shows proportionality if it can be written in the form y = kx, where k is a non-zero constant.

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What is the significance of the slope in a proportional relationship?

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In a proportional relationship, the slope of the line representing the relationship is equal to the constant of proportionality.

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Can a proportional relationship be represented graphically?

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Yes, a proportional relationship can be represented graphically as a straight line that passes through the origin.

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What is an example of a proportional relationship in real life?

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An example of a proportional relationship is the relationship between distance and time at a constant speed.