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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What is the equation for a proportional relationship?

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The equation is typically in the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does the constant of proportionality represent?

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It represents the ratio between two proportional quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If 28b = w, what does b represent?

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b represents the number of concrete blocks.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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If Jane mixes 3 lemons with 2 cups of water for 2 drinks, how many lemons does she need for 6 drinks?

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She needs 9 lemons.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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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What does it mean if a table of values is proportional?

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It means that the ratio between the two quantities is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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

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The relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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If the unit rate is not constant, what can we say about the relationship?

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The relationship is not proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A