Proportional and Nonproportional Relationships Graphing

Front

What makes a graph proportional?

Back

A graph is proportional if it is linear and the line goes through the origin.

Front

Which equation shows a NON-proportional relationship of x and y?

Back

y = x + 3

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two quantities where the denominator is always 1 unit.

Front

Is the graph proportional or non proportional?

Back

Proportional.

Front

Is this equation y = 14x showing proportionality?

Back

Yes.

Front

What is a proportional relationship?

Back

A proportional relationship is one where two quantities maintain a constant ratio.

Front

How can you identify a non-proportional graph?

Back

A non-proportional graph does not pass through the origin or is not a straight line.

Front

What does the slope of a proportional graph represent?

Back

The slope represents the constant ratio between the two quantities.

Front

Give an example of a proportional equation.

Back

y = 3x is a proportional equation.

Front

What is the difference between proportional and non-proportional relationships?

Back

Proportional relationships have a constant ratio, while non-proportional relationships do not.