Proportions: Tables and Graphs

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find the unit rate from a proportional relationship?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean if a graph goes through the origin?

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If a graph goes through the origin, it indicates a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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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 per one unit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the difference between proportional and non-proportional relationships?

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Proportional relationships have a constant ratio and pass through the origin, while non-proportional relationships do not.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If 4 pounds of apples cost $4.80, what is the unit rate?

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$1.20 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does a straight line on a graph indicate?

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A straight line indicates a constant rate of change, which can suggest a proportional relationship if it passes through the origin.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the significance of the slope in a proportional relationship?

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The slope represents the unit rate in a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you tell if a table of values represents a proportional relationship?

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If the ratios of corresponding values are constant, the relationship is proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean if a graph does not represent a proportional relationship?

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It means that the relationship does not have a constant ratio and does not pass through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D