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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If y is directly proportional to x, what is the equation that represents this relationship?

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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 constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you travel 150 miles on 5 gallons, the unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 5 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the unit rate of $3.60 for 3 pounds of apples?

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$1.20 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 7 is 1/7.

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If 28b = w, what does b represent?

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b represents the number of concrete blocks.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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If you have a recipe that requires 16 tbsp of honey for 20 cups of flour, how much honey is needed for 1 cup of flour?

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0.8 tbsp of honey.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the relationship between distance, rate, and time?

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Distance = Rate × Time.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2