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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How can you tell if a graph represents a proportional relationship?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does the ratio of 7:13 represent in the context of hats and mittens?

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The ratio of 7:13 represents the number of mittens (7) to the total number of items (6 hats + 7 mittens = 13 total).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the constant of proportionality (k)?

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The constant of proportionality (k) can be found using the formula k = y/x, where y is the dependent variable and x is the independent variable.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the definition of a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a table shows values that double, is it proportional?

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Yes, if a table shows values that double, it indicates a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the formula for a proportional relationship?

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The formula for a proportional relationship is y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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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 does not represent a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you express the ratio of 6 hats to 7 mittens?

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The ratio of 6 hats to 7 mittens can be expressed as 6:7.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the relationship between the ratios 3:4 and 6:8?

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The ratios 3:4 and 6:8 are equivalent because they represent the same relationship.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A