y=kx Review

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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = kx?

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The constant of proportionality (k) is the ratio of y to x, representing how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does the equation y = kx represent?

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It represents a direct proportional relationship between y and x, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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If y = 7x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 7.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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

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Divide the value of y by the corresponding value of x for any pair of values.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the constant of proportionality if y = 45 when x = 1?

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The constant of proportionality is 45.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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In the equation y = kx, if k = 2, what is y when x = 5?

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y = 2 * 5 = 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the graphical representation of a proportional relationship?

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A straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If the constant of proportionality is 40, what is the equation of the proportional relationship?

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y = 40x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does it mean if the constant of proportionality is greater than 1?

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It means that y increases faster than x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean if the constant of proportionality is less than 1?

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It means that y increases slower than x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D