Identify Proportional and Non-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 is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is a non-proportional relationship?

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A non-proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the graphical representation of a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is represented by a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean if a graph does not pass through the origin?

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If a graph does not pass through the origin, it indicates a non-proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you determine if a table represents a proportional relationship?

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A table represents a proportional relationship if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the equation of a proportional relationship?

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The equation of a proportional relationship can be expressed in the form y = kx, where k is a constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does the slope of a line represent in a proportional relationship?

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The slope of a line in a proportional relationship represents the constant ratio between the two quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is an example of a proportional relationship in real life?

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An example of a proportional relationship is the relationship between distance and time at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is an example of a non-proportional relationship?

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An example of a non-proportional relationship is the relationship between the number of items purchased and the total cost when there is a fixed fee.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept indicates the value of y when x is zero; in a proportional relationship, the y-intercept is always zero.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A