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 quantity is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean if two quantities are in proportion?

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It means that as one quantity increases or decreases, the other quantity does so at a constant rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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If 5 gallons of gas cost $15, what is the cost per gallon?

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$3 per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If you travel 240 miles using 8 gallons of gas, how many miles do you travel per gallon?

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30 miles per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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True/False: A graph of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin.

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True.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If 3 pounds of apples cost $6, how much do 5 pounds cost?

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$10.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = kx?

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The constant of proportionality (k) is the ratio of y to x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, how much flour is needed for 9 cups of sugar?

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6 cups of flour.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2