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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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is the ratio of a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'x per 1 unit'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you determine if a graph represents a proportional relationship?

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A graph represents a proportional relationship 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 does it mean if two rates are equivalent?

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Two rates are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they have the same unit rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If Samantha drives at 30 mph and Tracy drives at 60 miles every 2 hours, who drives faster?

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They drive the same speed per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the equation of a proportional relationship?

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The equation of a proportional relationship can be expressed in the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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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.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does a linear graph look like?

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A linear graph is represented by a straight line.

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What is the significance of the point (0,0) in a proportional graph?

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The point (0,0) indicates that when one quantity is zero, the other quantity is also zero, confirming a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2