Proportional Relationships & Slope

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What is the formula to calculate slope?

Back

Slope (m) = rise/run

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If the rise is 4 and the run is 2, what is the slope?

Back

2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation of a proportional relationship?

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y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If y = 5x, what is the constant of proportionality (k)?

Back

5

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you find k in a proportional relationship?

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k = y/x

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is decreasing.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is increasing.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Is the graph of y = 2x proportional?

Back

Yes

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does the term 'proportional' mean in mathematics?

Back

Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A