Constant of Proportionality

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The constant of proportionality can be found by finding the __________  _____________.

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unit rate

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The constant of proportionality in the equation y = ½x is _______.

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1/2

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A box of cereal costs $3.59 for 30 oz. How much is the unit rate per ounce? Round to the nearest cent.

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12 cents

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Is the given table a proportional relationship? If so, what is the constant?

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Yes; 3

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Which graph is proportional?

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All of the graphs are proportional

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Define the constant of proportionality.

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities, often represented as k in the equation y = kx.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity of one.

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If y = 4x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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4

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How do you determine if a relationship is proportional?

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A relationship is proportional if the ratio between the two quantities remains constant.

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What does a proportional graph look like?

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