Review-Constant of Proportionality-ACC

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What is 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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How can you determine if a graph shows a proportional relationship?

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A graph shows a proportional relationship if it passes through the origin (0,0) and forms a straight line.

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What does it mean for two quantities to be proportional?

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Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio to each other.

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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 of another quantity.

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If 100 is earned for each hour worked, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $100 per hour.

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Which of the following represents a proportional relationship: $200 earned for every 2 hours worked or $500 earned for every 8 hours worked?

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Both represent proportional relationships, as they maintain a constant ratio.

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How do you find the cost per item in a table of prices?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items to find the cost per item.

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What is the equation to find the cost 'c' of 'b' bananas if the cost per banana is $0.19?

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c = $0.19b.

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

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It means that the ratio between the two quantities is not constant.

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How can you identify proportional relationships in tables?

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Look for rows where the ratios of corresponding values are the same.