Proportions in tables and equations

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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, often represented as y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do 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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the equation for a proportional relationship?

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The equation for a proportional relationship is typically in the form y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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

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The constant of proportionality is 3.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does the equation y = 4.25x represent in a real-world context?

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It represents the total cost (y) of x pounds of cheddar cheese at $4.25 per pound.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How can you find a missing value in a proportional table?

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You can find a missing value by using the constant of proportionality to set up a proportion.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the relationship between x and y in the equation y = 1/2x?

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In this equation, y is half of x.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If the constant of proportionality is 5, what is the equation?

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The equation is y = 5x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does it mean if a table does not show a constant ratio?

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It means that the relationship between the quantities is not proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A