Proportional Relationships

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What is a proportional relationship?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = kx?

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The constant of proportionality is 'k', which represents the ratio of y to x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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In the equation y = 14x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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14

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean if a relationship is non-proportional?

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It means that the ratio between the two quantities is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you identify a proportional relationship from a graph?

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A proportional relationship will show a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is the ratio of two measurements in which the second quantity is one unit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Find the unit rate of 624 calories in 3 servings.

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208 calories per serving.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Does the equation y = 3x + 2 represent a proportional relationship?

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No, because it does not pass through the origin.

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Which graph represents a proportional relationship?

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A graph that is a straight line passing through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If the constant of proportionality is 15, what is the equation of the proportional relationship?

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y = 15x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C