Proportional Relationships

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What is a proportional relationship?

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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 the constant of proportionality?

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The constant ratio in a proportional relationship, often represented as 'k'.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you find the unit rate?

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Divide the total quantity by the number of units.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a car travels 80 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate?

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40 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does the equation y = kx represent?

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It represents a proportional relationship where 'k' is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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How can you identify a proportional relationship from a graph?

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A proportional relationship will show a straight line that passes through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the unit rate of 30 dollars for 3 hours?

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10 dollars per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If the table shows (1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 6), what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 2.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the meaning of 'direct variation'?

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A type of relationship where one variable is a constant multiple of another.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If y = 5x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 5.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B