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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, such as miles per hour or cookies per dollar.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total quantity?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 36 cookies for $4, the unit rate is 36 cookies ÷ 4 dollars = 9 cookies per dollar.

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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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How can you determine if a table represents a proportional relationship?

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To determine if a table represents a proportional relationship, check if the ratios of corresponding values are equal.

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant ratio in a proportional relationship, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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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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If Charles can type 675 words in 9 minutes, how many words can he type in 1 minute?

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Charles can type 75 words per minute (675 words ÷ 9 minutes = 75 words/minute).

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What is the formula to calculate the unit rate?

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The formula to calculate the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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How do you compare different rates to find the slowest?

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To compare different rates, convert them to the same unit (e.g., pages per minute) and then compare the values.

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What is the unit rate of 4 pages in 10 minutes?

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The unit rate is 0.4 pages per minute (4 pages ÷ 10 minutes).