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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How do you find the unit rate in a proportional relationship?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If 12 worksheets require 48 mL of ink, how much ink does each worksheet use?

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Each worksheet uses 4 mL of ink (48 mL ÷ 12 worksheets = 4 mL per worksheet).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How much would it cost to rent horses for 3 hours at $17.95 per hour?

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It would cost $53.85 (3 hours × $17.95/hour = $53.85).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the missing value if Abigail works for 36 hours and earns $36?

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The missing value is $36, indicating she earns $1 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a jet flies 430 miles in 1 hour, what is the distance it flies in 5 hours?

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The jet flies 2150 miles in 5 hours (430 miles/hour × 5 hours = 2150 miles).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula for finding a proportional relationship?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If 20 cups of flour require 16 tablespoons of honey, how much honey is needed for 10 cups of flour?

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10 cups of flour would require 8 tablespoons of honey (16 tbsp ÷ 2 = 8 tbsp).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean if two quantities are directly proportional?

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It means that as one quantity increases, the other quantity increases at a constant rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you determine if a relationship is proportional from a table of values?

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Check if the ratios of corresponding values are constant across the table.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A