8th Grade/Proportional Relationships

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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 a unit rate?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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

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To find the unit rate, divide the quantity of one variable by the quantity of the other variable.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise over the run between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the slope represent in a proportional relationship?

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In a proportional relationship, the slope represents the constant rate of change between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, representing the value of y when x is 0.

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How do you write an equation for a proportional relationship?

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An equation for a proportional relationship can be written in the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the difference between proportional and non-proportional relationships?

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Proportional relationships have a constant ratio, while non-proportional relationships do not maintain a constant ratio.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you identify a non-proportional relationship from an equation?

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A non-proportional relationship can be identified if the equation includes a constant term (e.g., y = mx + b, where b ≠ 0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the equation of a line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 3?

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The equation is y = 2x + 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3