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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 quantity is constant.

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities in the equation y = kx.

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How do you identify a proportional relationship from a table?

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A proportional relationship can be identified in a table if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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What does the graph of a proportional relationship look like?

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The graph of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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What is the equation of a proportional relationship?

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The equation of a proportional relationship is typically written as y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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If y = 5x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 5.

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How do you find the unit rate from a given total cost and quantity?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity.

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $1.25 per pound.

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What does it mean if a graph is not a straight line?

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If a graph is not a straight line, it indicates that the relationship between the variables is not proportional.

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How can you determine if two quantities are proportional using a graph?

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Two quantities are proportional if the graph is a straight line that passes through the origin.