Exploring Proportional Relationships in Graphs

The video tutorial covers the concept of proportional graphs, starting with an introduction to graphing and proportional relationships. It explains how to identify non-proportional relationships using tables and graphs, followed by examples of proportional relationships. The tutorial then demonstrates how to graph proportional relationships, emphasizing the importance of a straight line through the origin. Finally, it applies these concepts to real-world scenarios, helping students understand how to determine proportionality and write equations for given situations.

What did the teacher introduce as the next part of the unit after tables and equations?

• Linear Equations

• Inequalities

• Proportional Graphs

• Quadratic Equations

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Why is the relationship in the first example not proportional?

• The ratios of the values are not equal.

• The values are negative.

• The values are too large.

• The graph forms a curve.

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In the state park example, what clue indicated that the relationship was not proportional?

• The use of addition.

• The use of multiplication.

• The use of division.

• The use of subtraction.

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What is the constant of proportionality in the fish tank example?

• 1.4

• 1.6

• 1.2

• 1.8

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What are the two key features of a proportional graph?

• It forms a curve and ends at the origin.

• It forms a straight line and ends at the origin.

• It forms a straight line and starts at the origin.

• It forms a curve and starts at the origin.

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Why is it important for a proportional graph to pass through the origin?

• It ensures the values are positive.

• It makes the graph easier to read.

• It shows the relationship starts at zero.

• It indicates the graph is linear.

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In the amusement park example, what does the point (40, 50) represent?

• 50 seconds in 40 meters

• 40 seconds in 50 meters

• 50 meters in 40 seconds

• 40 meters in 50 seconds

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How do you calculate the constant of proportionality from a graph?

• Divide the x-coordinate by the y-coordinate.

• Multiply the x-coordinate by the y-coordinate.

• Divide the y-coordinate by the x-coordinate.

• Subtract the x-coordinate from the y-coordinate.

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What equation form is used to represent a proportional relationship?

• y = k + x

• y = x - k

• y = x/k

• y = kx

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What does the constant of proportionality represent in a proportional relationship?

• The product of x and y values.

• The difference between x and y values.

• The rate of change between x and y.

• The sum of x and y values.

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