Constant Rate of Change/ Constant of Proportionality

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What is the constant rate of change?

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The constant rate of change is the rate at which one quantity changes in relation to another quantity, represented by the slope of a line in a graph.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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Define constant of proportionality.

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value that relates two proportional quantities, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If a car travels at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour, what is the distance traveled in 4 hours?

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240 miles (Distance = Speed × Time = 60 miles/hour × 4 hours).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does a linear relationship look like on a graph?

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A linear relationship appears as a straight line on a graph, indicating a constant rate of change.

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How do you find the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

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Divide the output value (y) by the input value (x) for any pair of corresponding values in the table.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the formula for calculating unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price / Quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If 5 pounds of apples cost $10, what is the price per pound?

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$2 per pound (Unit Price = $10 / 5 pounds).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the relationship between distance, rate, and time?

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The relationship is expressed by the formula: Distance = Rate × Time.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of sugar to make 24 cookies, what is the constant of proportionality?

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12 (Constant of proportionality = Number of cookies / Cups of sugar = 24 / 2).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean if a graph has a steeper slope?

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A steeper slope indicates a greater rate of change between the two variables represented on the graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5