Additive & Multiplicative Relationships

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What is an additive relationship?

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An additive relationship is when a quantity increases or decreases by a constant amount. For example, if you have 3 apples and you add 2 more, you have 5 apples.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is a multiplicative relationship?

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A multiplicative relationship is when a quantity increases or decreases by a constant factor. For example, if you have 3 apples and each apple costs $2, the total cost is 3 x 2 = $6.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What is the equation for a multiplicative relationship?

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y = ax, where 'a' is a constant.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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In a graph of a multiplicative relationship, where does the graph start?

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The graph always starts at the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If the cost of one bookmark is $0.79, how do you find the cost of 'b' bookmarks?

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c = 0.79b, where 'c' is the total cost.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What does it mean if a relationship is described as additive?

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It means that the total is found by adding a constant amount to a starting value.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What does it mean if a relationship is described as multiplicative?

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It means that the total is found by multiplying a starting value by a constant factor.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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Give an example of an additive relationship in real life.

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If you earn $10 each week, after 4 weeks you will have $40, which is an additive relationship.

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Give an example of a multiplicative relationship in real life.

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If you buy 5 packs of gum and each pack costs $1.50, the total cost is 5 x 1.50 = $7.50.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the difference between additive and multiplicative relationships?

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Additive relationships involve constant addition, while multiplicative relationships involve constant multiplication.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3