Constant of Proportionality: Tables

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities, often represented as a unit rate.

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What does a unit rate represent?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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

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To find the constant of proportionality from a table, divide the value of one quantity by the corresponding value of the other quantity.

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What is the equation for a proportional relationship?

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The equation for a proportional relationship is typically in the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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If the constant of proportionality is 3 tiles per minute, what is the equation?

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The equation is y = 3x, where y is the total number of tiles and x is the number of minutes.

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What is the constant of proportionality if 2 bedsheets are made in 1 minute?

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The constant of proportionality is 2 bedsheets per minute.

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Write the equation for a proportional relationship with a constant of 12.

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The equation is y = 12x.

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If 10 caramel chews are given to 1 kid, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 10 caramel chews per kid.

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What does it mean if two quantities are proportional?

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Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio or relationship to each other.

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How can you represent a proportional relationship graphically?

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A proportional relationship can be represented graphically as a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).