Proportional Relationships

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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 graph?

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A graph represents a proportional relationship if it is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean if a graph does not pass through the origin?

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If a graph does not pass through the origin, it indicates that the relationship is non-proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant factor that relates two proportional quantities, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you determine if a table represents a proportional relationship?

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A table represents a proportional relationship if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the equation of a proportional relationship?

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The equation of a proportional relationship can be expressed in the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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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 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 is a non-proportional relationship?

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A non-proportional relationship is one where the ratio between two quantities is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you tell if a graph is non-proportional?

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A graph is non-proportional if it does not form a straight line through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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

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In a proportional relationship, the slope of the line represents the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D