CONSTANT RATE OF CHANGE

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What is the Constant Rate of Change?

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The Constant Rate of Change is the rate at which one quantity changes in relation to another, often represented as a slope in a linear equation.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does it mean for a graph to be proportional?

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A graph is proportional if it is linear and passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a line that decreases at a constant rate?

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The slope of a line that decreases at a constant rate is negative.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a line that increases at a constant rate?

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The slope of a line that increases at a constant rate is positive.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What ordered pair represents the Origin on a graph?

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The Origin is represented by the ordered pair (0, 0).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

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What does a linear graph look like?

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A linear graph is a straight line that can have a positive or negative slope.

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What is the formula for calculating the slope (rate of change) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The formula for slope is (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a graph passes through the origin and has a slope of 3, what is the equation of the line?

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The equation of the line is y = 3x.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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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 is not proportional.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is an example of a constant rate of change in real life?

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An example is a car traveling at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B