Proportional vs Nonproportional

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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 a non-proportional relationship?

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A non-proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean for a graph to be proportional?

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A graph is proportional if it is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does it mean for a graph to be non-proportional?

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A graph is non-proportional if it does not pass through the origin (0,0) or is not a straight line.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the equation for a proportional relationship?

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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 can you determine if a table shows a proportional relationship?

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A table shows a proportional relationship if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the significance of the origin in proportional relationships?

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The origin (0,0) is significant in proportional relationships because it indicates that when one quantity is zero, the other quantity is also zero.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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

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An example of a proportional relationship is the relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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

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An example of a non-proportional relationship is the relationship between the number of hours worked and total pay when there is a fixed salary plus hourly wages.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A