Proportional: Graphs, Tables, Equations

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What is the constant of proportionality (k) in a proportional relationship?

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The constant of proportionality (k) is the ratio of y to x in a proportional relationship, represented as y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean for a relationship to be proportional?

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A proportional relationship means that as one quantity changes, the other quantity changes at a constant rate, and the graph of the relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the equation form of a proportional relationship?

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y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What are the two requirements for a graph to be proportional?

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The graph must be a straight line and must pass through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you identify a non-proportional relationship from a graph?

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A non-proportional relationship does not pass through the origin and may have a different slope.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If k = -0.45, what does this indicate about the relationship between y and x?

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It indicates that y decreases as x increases, showing an inverse relationship.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What type of relationship is represented by the equation y = 3x + 5?

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This is a non-proportional relationship because it does not pass through the origin.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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An example is the cost of apples at a store where each apple costs the same amount, leading to a straight line graph through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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

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It means that the relationship does not maintain a constant ratio between the two quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the significance of the origin in proportional relationships?

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The origin (0,0) signifies that when one quantity is zero, the other quantity is also zero, which is a key characteristic of proportional relationships.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D