12/6 Spiral Flashcard - 7th Grade

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x = 24

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What is the constant of proportionality in a graph?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio of the dependent variable to the independent variable in a proportional relationship.

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If the constant of proportionality (COP) is 1/3, what does it mean?

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It means that for every 1 unit increase in the independent variable, the dependent variable increases by 1/3 units.

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A = -2

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If the temperature at 4pm is 65 degrees Fahrenheit and drops 5 degrees every hour, what is the temperature at 10pm?

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The temperature at 10pm is 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is a linear equation?

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Define '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 does 'solving for a variable' mean?

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It means to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What is the formula for finding the slope of a line?

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What is the meaning of 'constant' in mathematics?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.