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 is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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, often represented as y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If y = 3x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 3.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How can you determine if a table represents a proportional relationship?

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A table represents a proportional relationship if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean if two quantities are not proportional?

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If two quantities are not proportional, their ratios are not constant, meaning they do not maintain a consistent relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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Write the equation for the proportional relationship where the constant of proportionality is 5.

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y = 5x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If x = 4 and y = 12 in a proportional relationship, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 3 (since 12/4 = 3).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the graphical representation of a proportional relationship?

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The graphical representation of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If a table shows values (2, 6), (4, 12), and (6, 18), is it proportional?

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Yes, it is proportional because the ratio of y to x is constant (3).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the equation for a proportional relationship if the constant of proportionality is 8?

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y = 8x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C