Constant of Proportionality Review

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate when the second quantity in the comparison (aka the denominator) is a unit of one.

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In the equation y = 14x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 14.

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If the Williams family bought four concert tickets for $252, what was the price per ticket?

Back

The price per ticket was $63.00.

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Identify the constant of proportionality if k = 5.

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The constant of proportionality is k = 5.

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Which of the following tables represents a proportional relationship: a, b, c, or d?

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Tables a, c, and d represent proportional relationships.

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What does it mean for two quantities to be proportional?

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Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio.

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How do you find the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

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Divide the dependent variable by the independent variable for any pair of corresponding values.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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The formula for finding a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If y = kx, what does k represent?

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In the equation y = kx, k represents the constant of proportionality.

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

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An example is the relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.