Constant of Proportionality

Front

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

Back

14

Front

Is the relationship in the table proportional? If so, what is the constant?

Back

Yes; 3

Front

Identify the constant of proportionality in k = 2x.

Back

k = 2

Front

True or False: The constant of proportionality is also known as the unit rate.

Back

True

Front

What is the constant of proportionality for the table showing $1/9 per hour, $9 per hour, $8 per hour?

Back

$9 per hour

Front

Define the constant of proportionality.

Back

The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities, often represented as k in the equation y = kx.

Front

If y = 5x, what is the constant of proportionality?

Back

5

Front

What does a constant of proportionality of 1 indicate about the relationship between x and y?

Back

It indicates that y is equal to x; they increase at the same rate.

Front

In a proportional relationship, if x doubles, what happens to y?

Back

y also doubles.

Front

What is the unit rate in the context of a proportional relationship?

Back

The unit rate is the constant of proportionality expressed as a ratio of y to x when x = 1.