Burroughs - Proportional vs. Non-Proportional

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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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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.

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How can you identify a proportional relationship in a table?

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A proportional relationship in a table can be identified if the ratios of corresponding values are the same.

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

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

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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 a constant.

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What does the slope of a line represent in a proportional relationship?

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The slope of a line in a proportional relationship represents the constant ratio between the two quantities.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis; in a proportional relationship, the y-intercept is always 0.

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How can you tell if a set of points on a graph represents a proportional relationship?

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If the points form a straight line that passes through the origin, they represent a proportional relationship.

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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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What is an example of a non-proportional relationship?

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An example of a non-proportional relationship is the relationship between the number of items purchased and the total cost when there is a fixed fee added.