Constant of Proportionality

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities, indicating how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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

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To find the constant of proportionality from a table, divide the value of one quantity by the corresponding value of the other quantity.

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What does it mean if a relationship is proportional?

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A relationship is proportional if the ratio between two quantities remains constant.

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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 the constant of proportionality if y = 3x?

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The constant of proportionality is 3.

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If the constant of proportionality is 1/2, what is the relationship between x and y?

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The relationship is y = (1/2)x.

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

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

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What is the constant of proportionality for the equation y = 4x?

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The constant of proportionality is 4.

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If a table shows values (2, 4), (4, 8), (6, 12), what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 2.

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What is the constant of proportionality for the equation y = 5/3x?

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The constant of proportionality is 5/3.