Constant of Proportionality (COP)

Front

What is the constant of proportionality (COP)?

Back

The constant of proportionality (COP) is the constant factor that relates two proportional quantities, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

Front

Write the equation that represents a constant of proportionality of 18.50.

Back

y = 18.50x

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

Front

Which equation represents a proportional relationship?

Back

y = kx

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

Front

If the constant of proportionality is $9 per hour, what is the equation for the relationship between hours (x) and total cost (y)?

Back

y = 9x

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

Front

What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = ½x?

Back

1/2

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

Front

How do you find the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

Back

Divide the output value (y) by the input value (x) for any pair of corresponding values.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

Front

What does a graph with a slope of 40 indicate about the constant of proportionality?

Back

The constant of proportionality is 40, meaning for every unit increase in x, y increases by 40.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

Front

If y = 22x, what is the constant of proportionality?

Back

22

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

Front

In the equation y = kx, what does 'k' represent?

Back

'k' represents the constant of proportionality.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

Front

If the constant of proportionality is $8 per hour, how much would 5 hours cost?

Back

$40 (calculated as 8 * 5).

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2B