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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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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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What does the constant of proportionality represent?

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The constant of proportionality represents the factor by which one quantity is multiplied to obtain the other in a proportional relationship.

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If y = 19.25x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is 19.25.

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How can you tell if a table of values 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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What is the equation for a proportional relationship?

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

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If Craig earns $9.25 per hour, how much does he earn for 5 hours?

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He earns $46.25 for 5 hours.

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What is the graph of a proportional relationship like?

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The graph of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin.

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What is an example of a non-proportional relationship?

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An example of a non-proportional relationship is when a person earns a fixed salary plus commission.

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If y = 8x, what is the value of y when x = 3?

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When x = 3, y = 24.