Proportional and Non-proportional Relationship

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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 is constant.

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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 a relationship between two quantities where the ratio is not constant, often represented by a linear equation with a y-intercept.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, $3.60 for 3 pounds of apples gives a unit rate of $1.20 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does it mean if a graph goes through the origin?

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If a graph goes through the origin (0,0), it indicates a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise over run between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does an undefined slope indicate?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning there is no change in the x-value as the y-value changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How can you tell if a relationship is proportional from a table of values?

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A relationship is proportional 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 as y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B