Proportional Relationships

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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 quantity 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 of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities, often represented in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If y = 10x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 10.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does the equation y = kx represent?

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The equation y = kx represents a proportional relationship where y is directly proportional to x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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How do you determine if a table of values is proportional?

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A table of values is proportional if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the denominator is 1.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If 4 apples cost $2, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How many cups of sugar are needed for 10 cups of flour if the ratio is 1:2?

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5 cups of sugar are needed.

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What is the formula to find the constant of proportionality?

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The formula to find the constant of proportionality is k = y/x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If the constant of proportionality is 3, what is the equation for y when x = 5?

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y = 3 * 5 = 15.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C