Slope of Proportional Graphs

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What does the point (4, 2) represent in a proportional graph context?

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It means that 4 cookies were purchased for $2.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the rate of change in a proportional relationship?

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The rate of change is the constant ratio between the two quantities, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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True/False: The point (1, 0.5) indicates mixing 0.5 quart of green paint with 1 quart of red paint.

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False, it indicates mixing 0.5 quart of red paint with 1 quart of green paint.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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How can you find the rate of change in a proportional graph?

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You can find the rate of change by calculating the change in y over the change in x (Δy/Δx) or by identifying the slope of the line.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does a slope of 25 words per minute indicate in a graph?

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It indicates that for every minute, 25 words are written.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What is the significance of the slope in a proportional graph?

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The slope represents the constant rate of change between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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True/False: In a proportional relationship, the graph will always pass through the origin (0,0).

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True, because proportional relationships have a constant ratio that starts at the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a point on a proportional graph represent?

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It represents a specific relationship between the two quantities being measured.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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True/False: A proportional graph can have a negative slope.

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False, a proportional graph has a positive slope, indicating a direct relationship.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5