Constant of Proportionality

Front

What is the origin in a coordinate plane?

Back

The point (0, 0) is called the origin.

Front

What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = ½x?

Back

k = 1/2

Front

If Kahory drives 164 miles in 4 hours, what is the constant of proportionality in miles per hour?

Back

k = 41

Front

What is the form of a proportional relationship equation?

Back

y = kx

Front

If Maria swims 12 laps in 6 minutes, what is the constant of proportionality in laps per minute?

Back

k = 2

Front

What does the constant of proportionality represent in a proportional relationship?

Back

It represents the ratio of y to x, indicating how much y changes for a unit change in x.

Front

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

Back

Divide the value of y by the corresponding value of x for any pair of values.

Front

What is a proportional relationship?

Back

A relationship where two quantities maintain a constant ratio.

Front

If y = 3x, what is the constant of proportionality?

Back

k = 3

Front

In the equation y = kx, what does k represent?

Back

k represents the constant of proportionality.