Proportional Relationships in Tables, Graphs, and Equations

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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 can you identify a proportional relationship in a table?

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A proportional relationship in a table can be identified if the ratios of corresponding values are the same for all pairs.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does the constant of proportionality represent?

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The constant of proportionality represents the ratio between two proportional quantities, often denoted as 'k'.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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

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To find the constant of proportionality from a graph, determine the slope of the line, which represents the ratio of the change in the y-value to the change in the x-value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the formula for a proportional relationship?

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The formula for a proportional relationship is y = kx, where 'k' is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the significance of the rate of change in a proportional relationship?

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The rate of change in a proportional relationship is constant and indicates how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you determine if a relationship is proportional from a word problem?

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To determine if a relationship is proportional from a word problem, check if the relationship can be expressed as a constant ratio between the two quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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 in real life is the relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean if a table does not represent a proportional relationship?

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If a table does not represent a proportional relationship, it means that the ratios of corresponding values are not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How can you represent a proportional relationship using a graph?

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A proportional relationship can be represented using a graph as a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D