Constant of proportionality

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What is the definition of the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is a constant value that relates two proportional quantities, indicating how much one quantity changes in relation to another.

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How do you find the constant of proportionality in a proportional relationship?

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To find the constant of proportionality, divide one quantity by the other (y/x) when y is directly proportional to x.

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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 when y = 3x?

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The constant of proportionality is 3.

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What is the constant of proportionality when y = 12.5x?

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The constant of proportionality is 12.5.

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What is the constant of proportionality when y = 7.5x?

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The constant of proportionality is 7.5.

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What is the constant of proportionality when y = (1/3)x?

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The constant of proportionality is 1/3.

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What is the constant of proportionality when y = 38x?

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The constant of proportionality is 38.

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How does the constant of proportionality affect the graph of a proportional relationship?

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The constant of proportionality determines the slope of the line in a graph of a proportional relationship, with steeper slopes indicating larger constants.

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What is the relationship between the constant of proportionality and unit rates?

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The constant of proportionality is equivalent to the unit rate in a proportional relationship, representing the amount of one quantity per unit of another.