Proportional Graphs, Tables and Equations

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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 another is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean for a table to be proportional?

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A table is proportional if the ratios of the values in the table are constant and the table passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How can you determine if a table is proportional?

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To determine if a table is proportional, check if the ratios of the values are constant and if it passes through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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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 the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does it mean if a graph does not pass through the origin?

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If a graph does not pass through the origin, it indicates that the relationship is not proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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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 the two quantities in a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you find the unit rate from a table?

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To find the unit rate from a table, divide the value of one quantity by the corresponding value of the other quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is an example of a proportional equation?

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An example of a proportional equation is y = 5x, where the constant of proportionality is 5.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does it mean for a unit rate to be constant?

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A constant unit rate means that the ratio between the two quantities does not change regardless of the values.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B