Interpreting Graphs of Proportional Relationships Check

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you identify a proportional relationship on a graph?

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A proportional relationship on a graph is identified by a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does the slope of a line in a proportional relationship represent?

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The slope represents the constant of proportionality, which is the ratio of the change in the y-value to the change in the x-value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If a graph shows the relationship between time and distance, what does a point (x, y) represent?

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The point (x, y) represents the distance traveled (y) after a certain amount of time (x).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does the point (3, 12) mean in the context of filling a pool?

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It means that after 3 hours, there are 12 gallons of water in the pool.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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How can you find the unit rate from a proportional relationship?

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The unit rate can be found by dividing the y-value by the x-value at any point on the line.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the unit rate if it takes 6 minutes to bike 1 mile?

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The unit rate is 1 mile per 6 minutes.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does the point (6, $3.60) represent in a cost graph?

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It represents that the cost of 6 pounds is $3.60.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How do you calculate the total distance traveled if you know the time and the unit rate?

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Total distance = unit rate × time.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the significance of the origin (0,0) in a proportional relationship graph?

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The origin represents the starting point where both quantities are zero.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D