Constant of Proportionality

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What does the 'k' represent in the equation y=kx?

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The 'k' represents the constant of proportionality, multiplier, and scale factor.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If Justin ordered 5 ice cream bars for $12.25, how much was each ice cream bar?

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Each ice cream bar costs $2.45.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Is the following table proportional? (Provide a sample table)

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No, the table is not proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What makes a graph proportional?

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A graph is proportional if it is a straight line that goes through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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Which of the following graphs is proportional? (Provide options A, B, C, D)

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All of the graphs are proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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Define 'constant of proportionality'.

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the formula for finding the constant of proportionality?

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The formula is k = y/x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If y = 10 when x = 2, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality k is 5.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does a proportional relationship look like on a graph?

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It appears as a straight line that passes through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If the constant of proportionality is 3, what is y when x = 4?

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y = 12.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B