Finding Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, such as miles per hour or cost per item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if the total cost is $68 for 4 pizzas, the unit rate is $68 ÷ 4 = $17 per pizza.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the formula to find the total number of items based on unit rate and quantity?

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The formula is Total = Unit Rate × Quantity. For example, if the unit rate is 3 goals per game and he plays 5 games, then Total Goals = 3 × 5 = 15.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How can you express a relationship between two variables in an equation?

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You can express a relationship between two variables using an equation in the form of y = mx, where m is the unit rate.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If a person reads 110 books in 11 months, how do you find the number of books read per month?

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To find the number of books read per month, divide the total number of books by the number of months: 110 books ÷ 11 months = 10 books per month.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does the equation y = 3x represent in the context of scoring goals?

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In the context of scoring goals, y = 3x means that for every game played (x), Eduardo scores 3 goals (y).

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you convert a total distance into a speed in terms of unit rate?

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To convert total distance into speed, divide the distance by the time taken. For example, if a person runs 12 miles in 2 hours, the speed is 12 miles ÷ 2 hours = 6 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the significance of the coefficient in a linear equation like y = 6x?

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The coefficient (6 in this case) represents the unit rate, indicating how many units of y correspond to one unit of x.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How can you determine the price per item when given total cost and quantity?

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To determine the price per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if the total cost is $36 for 4 basketballs, the price per basketball is $36 ÷ 4 = $9.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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 one quantity is compared to one unit of another quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D