Tables, Graphs, & Equations of Proportional Relationships

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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 does it mean for a table to be proportional?

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A table is proportional if the ratios of the values in the table are constant and the table passes through the origin (0,0).

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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. It is expressed as a quantity of one per one unit of another quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How can you determine if a table represents a proportional relationship?

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Check if the ratios of the values are constant and if the table includes the point (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the formula for calculating the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a table shows the number of apples and trees, how can you tell if it is proportional?

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Calculate the ratio of apples to trees for each entry; if the ratio is the same for all entries, it is proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What does it mean if a graph does not pass through the origin?

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If a graph does not pass through the origin, it indicates that the relationship is not proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How do you find the rate of change from a graph?

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The rate of change is found by determining the slope of the line, which is the change in the y-values divided by the change in the x-values.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.6

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What is the significance of a constant unit rate in a proportional relationship?

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A constant unit rate indicates that for every unit increase in one quantity, there is a consistent increase in the other quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A