Proportions Warmup

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find the constant of proportionality in a table?

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To find the constant of proportionality, divide the values of one variable by the corresponding values of the other variable.

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What does it mean if a relationship is proportional?

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A relationship is proportional if the ratio between two quantities remains constant.

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If y = kx, what does k represent?

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In the equation y = kx, k represents the constant of proportionality.

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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 corresponding values are equal.

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If Lee can type 432 words in 6 minutes, how many words can he type in 1 minute?

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72 words.

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If Allan needs 200 grams of flour for every 4 eggs, how much flour does he need for 8 eggs?

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400 grams.

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What is the formula to find the constant of proportionality?

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The formula is k = y/x, where k is the constant, y is the dependent variable, and x is the independent variable.

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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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What is the first step in solving a proportion?

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The first step is to cross-multiply the two ratios.