Constant of Proportionality

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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

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What does the constant of proportionality mean in the equation, c = 1.50p where c is the cost in dollars and p is the number of pounds of candy?

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$1.50 per pound

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Identify the constant of proportionality in the equation y = 1.50x.

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k = 1.50

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Express 12 baskets in 18 attempts as a fraction in simplest form.

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2:3

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What is the relationship between the constant of proportionality and direct variation?

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In direct variation, the ratio of two variables is constant, which is the constant of proportionality.

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If the constant of proportionality is 4, what is the value of y when x = 5 in the equation y = kx?

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y = 20

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

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Divide the output value by the input value for any pair of corresponding values.

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What does a constant of proportionality of 0 indicate?

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It indicates that the two quantities are not proportional; one quantity does not change with the other.

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In the equation y = kx, what does 'k' represent?

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'k' represents the constant of proportionality.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the constant of proportionality for flour to sugar?

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k = 2/3