Proportional and Non Proportional

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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 is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you find the calories per serving if there are 624 calories in 3 servings?

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Divide the total calories by the number of servings: 624 calories ÷ 3 servings = 208 calories per serving.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the equation for a proportional relationship?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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How can you determine if a table represents a proportional relationship?

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A table represents a proportional relationship if the ratios of the corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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If a table shows values (1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 6), is it proportional?

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Yes, it is proportional because the ratio of y to x is always 2.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean if a relationship is non-proportional?

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A non-proportional relationship means that the ratio between the two quantities is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If a table has values (1, 2), (2, 5), (3, 7), is it proportional?

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No, it is not proportional because the ratios are not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is an example of a proportional relationship in real life?

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An example is the relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is an example of a non-proportional relationship?

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An example is the relationship between the number of items purchased and the total cost when there is a fixed fee added.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D