Proportional Relationships

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find the unit rate from a given rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the total time or number of items to determine the amount per one unit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a table shows the relationship between hours worked and money earned, how can you determine the missing value?

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You can determine the missing value by using the constant rate of pay to calculate the earnings for the given hours.

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What is the formula to calculate total cost based on hourly rates?

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Total Cost = Hourly Rate x Number of Hours.

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How do you convert a rate into a unit rate?

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To convert a rate into a unit rate, divide both the numerator and the denominator by the denominator's value.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does it mean if two quantities are directly proportional?

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If two quantities are directly proportional, as one quantity increases, the other quantity increases at a constant rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How can you represent proportional relationships using a table?

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You can represent proportional relationships using a table by listing pairs of values that maintain a constant ratio.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the significance of the constant of proportionality?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you solve for a missing value in a proportional relationship?

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To solve for a missing value in a proportional relationship, set up a proportion equation and cross-multiply to find the unknown.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the relationship between unit rates and proportional relationships?

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Unit rates are a specific type of proportional relationship where the second quantity is one unit.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D