Proportional vs Nonproportional

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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 a nonproportional relationship?

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A nonproportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you identify a proportional relationship in a table?

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A table shows a proportional relationship if the ratios of corresponding values are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean if a graph passes through the origin?

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If a graph passes through the origin (0,0), it indicates a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the equation of a proportional relationship?

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The equation of a proportional relationship can be written 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 is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you determine if a graph is proportional or nonproportional?

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A graph is proportional if it is a straight line that passes through the origin; otherwise, it is nonproportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean if a table does not show a constant ratio?

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If a table does not show a constant ratio, it indicates that the relationship is nonproportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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Can a proportional relationship have a y-intercept other than zero?

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No, a proportional relationship must have a y-intercept of zero.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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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.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A