Constant of Proportionality

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What does 'k' represent in a proportional relationship?

Back

The constant of proportionality.

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How do you write the equation for a proportional table?

Back

Find k and plug into y = kx.

Front

A proportional relationship can be written as an equation in the form ____ = _____ ____?

Back

y = kx.

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Determine the constant of proportionality for the table. Express your answer as y = kx: If y = 33 when x = 1, what is the equation?

Back

y = 33x.

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Is the given table a proportional relationship? If so, what is the constant? Yes; 1/3, Yes; 3, Yes; 5, No.

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Yes; 3.

Front

What is the definition of a proportional relationship?

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A relationship where two quantities maintain a constant ratio.

Front

If y = 4x, what is the constant of proportionality?

Back

4.

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What is the graphical representation of a proportional relationship?

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A straight line that passes through the origin.

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If the constant of proportionality is 2, what is the value of y when x = 5?

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y = 10.

Front

What is the formula to find the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

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k = y/x.