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Proportional vs. non proportional

Proportional vs. non proportional

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Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a proportional relationship?

Back

A proportional relationship is one in which two quantities maintain a constant ratio or rate. This means that as one quantity increases or decreases, the other quantity does so in a consistent manner.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-proportional relationship?

Back

A non-proportional relationship is one in which the ratio between two quantities is not constant. This means that as one quantity changes, the other does not change in a consistent manner.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a proportional relationship from a graph?

Back

A proportional relationship can be identified from a graph if the line passes through the origin (0,0) and is straight, indicating a constant ratio.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a non-proportional relationship from a graph?

Back

A non-proportional relationship can be identified from a graph if the line does not pass through the origin or if it is not straight, indicating that the ratio is not constant.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It represents the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a y-intercept of 2 indicate in a graph?

Back

A y-intercept of 2 indicates that when the independent variable (x) is zero, the dependent variable (y) is equal to 2.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a line in a proportional relationship?

Back

In a proportional relationship, the slope of the line represents the constant ratio between the two quantities.

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