Math 8 (3.1 Vocab Only)

Front

A value that does not change.

Back

constant

Front

Ratios that name the same comparison.

Back

equivalent ratios

Front

An equation stating two ratios are equivalent.

Back

proportion

Front

A ratio comparing two quantities in different units.

Back

rate

Front

Comparison of two quantities by division.

Back

ratio

Front

Rate where the second quantity is one unit.

Back

unit rate

Front

In the equation y = kx, k is the ___________.

Back

constant of proportionality

Front

A relationship where the ratio of two quantities is constant.

Back

proportional relationship

Front

A ratio comparing change in a dependent variable to change in an independent variable.

Back

rate of change

Front

Measure of line steepness on a graph; rise/run.

Back

slope