Constant of Proportionality with Equations

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What is the constant of proportionality in a proportional relationship?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant 'k' in the equation y = kx, which represents the ratio of y to x.

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How can you determine if an equation represents a proportional relationship?

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An equation represents a proportional relationship if it can be expressed in the form y = kx, where k is a non-zero constant, and it passes through the origin (0,0).

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What does it mean if an equation does not represent a proportional relationship?

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If an equation does not represent a proportional relationship, it means that the relationship between the variables is not constant, and it may not pass through the origin.

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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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In the equation y = 3x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 3.

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Can the equation y = 5 + 2x represent a proportional relationship? Why or why not?

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No, because it includes a constant term (5) that shifts the line up, meaning it does not pass through the origin.

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What is the graphical representation of a proportional relationship?

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The graphical representation of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin.

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If y = 0.5x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 0.5.

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What happens to the graph of a proportional relationship if the constant of proportionality is negative?

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The graph will still be a straight line through the origin, but it will slope downwards from left to right.

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How do you find the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

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To find the constant of proportionality from a table of values, divide the value of y by the corresponding value of x for any pair of values.