Constant of Proportionality

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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, expressed in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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Express the constant of proportionality for the equation y = 30x.

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The constant of proportionality (k) is 30.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does the graph of a proportional relationship look like?

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The graph of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If y = 2x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality (k) is 2.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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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, divide the value of y by the corresponding value of x for any pair of values.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = 15x?

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The constant of proportionality (k) is 15.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If the constant of proportionality is 40, what is the equation of the proportional relationship?

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The equation is y = 40x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the relationship between x and y in a proportional relationship?

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In a proportional relationship, as x increases, y increases at a constant rate determined by the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If y = 0.06x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality (k) is 0.06.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean if the constant of proportionality is greater than 1?

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If the constant of proportionality is greater than 1, it means that y increases faster than x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B