Graphs of 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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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. For example, if a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality can be found by dividing one quantity by the other in a proportional relationship, often represented as the unit rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does the ordered pair (1, 0.50) represent in a proportional relationship?

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The ordered pair (1, 0.50) represents a unit rate where for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 0.50 units of the second quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If you can buy 5 shirts for $60, what is the cost of 1 shirt?

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The cost of 1 shirt is $12, found by dividing $60 by 5.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the formula for finding a proportional relationship?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If 72 ounces serve 12 people, how many ounces does each person get?

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Each person gets 6 ounces, found by dividing 72 ounces by 12 servings.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the relationship between unit rate and constant of proportionality?

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The unit rate is the numerical value of the constant of proportionality in a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How can you express a proportional relationship using fractions?

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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 speed of a car, where distance traveled is proportional to time taken at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A