Proportional Graphs & 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 is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean for a graph to be proportional?

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A graph is proportional if it is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the origin in a graph?

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The origin is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect, represented as (0,0).

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How can you tell if a graph is not proportional?

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A graph is not proportional if it does not pass through the origin or if it is not a straight line.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the slope of a proportional graph?

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The slope of a proportional graph is the constant rate of change between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If x = 0, what is the value of y in a proportional relationship?

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If x = 0 in a proportional relationship, then y must also equal 0.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is a non-proportional relationship?

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A non-proportional relationship is when the ratio between two quantities is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How do you find the y-value in a proportional relationship?

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To find the y-value, multiply the x-value by the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is a constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant factor that relates two proportional quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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

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A table of values is proportional if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A