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 where the ratio of one quantity to another is not constant.

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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 y-intercept of a graph?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis.

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How can 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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What is the significance of the slope in a proportional relationship?

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In a proportional relationship, the slope is constant and represents the ratio between the two quantities.

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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 a non-proportional relationship.

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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In the equation y = mx + b, 'b' represents the y-intercept.

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How do you find the y-intercept from a table of values?

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The y-intercept can be found by identifying the value of y when x is 0.

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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 at a constant speed.