Lesson 2-6 Apply Proportional Reasoning

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between equivalent ratios with a constant multiple.

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How can you maintain a proportional relationship between two quantities?

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You can multiply both quantities by the same number.

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If a recipe calls for 15 oz of flour for every 8 oz of milk, what equation represents this relationship?

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Is the relationship between ounces of flour and ounces of milk in the recipe proportional?

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Yes, it is proportional.

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What does it mean to say two quantities are in proportion?

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It means that the ratio of the two quantities is constant.

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What is the equation for finding the constant of proportionality (k)?

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If you double one quantity in a proportional relationship, what happens to the other quantity?

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It also doubles to maintain the proportional relationship.

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What is an example of a proportional relationship in real life?

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The relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.

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What happens if you add different numbers to each quantity in a proportional relationship?

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The relationship will no longer be proportional.

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What is the formula for a proportional relationship?

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