Finding the Constant of Proportionality

This video tutorial explains how to find the constant of proportionality, which is the ratio between two proportional quantities. It uses the formula k = y/x and provides examples to demonstrate how to calculate it. The video also includes practice problems to help reinforce the concept. Viewers are encouraged to access additional resources and engage with more content on the website.

Where can you find the worksheet mentioned in the video?

• In the video description

• On the mathcation.com website

• At the local library

• At the end of the video

What does the constant of proportionality represent in the equation y = kx?

• The ratio between y and x

• The value of x

• The sum of y and x

• The value of y

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

How do you calculate the constant of proportionality from a table of values?

• Divide y by x

• Multiply y by x

• Add y to x

• Subtract x from y

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What is the purpose of solving for the constant of proportionality?

• To divide y by x

• To determine the relationship between y and x

• To find the difference between y and x

• To calculate the sum of y and x

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

If the y value is 8 and the x value is 1, what is the constant of proportionality?

• 8

• 7

• 1

• 9

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

In a different example, if the y value is 16 and the x value is 2, what would the constant of proportionality be?

• 8

• 4

• 16

• 2

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

What does the equation y = 8x imply about the relationship between y and x?

• They are inversely proportional

• They are directly proportional

• They are not related

• They are equal

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How does the constant of proportionality affect the equation y = kx?

• It determines the slope of the line

• It represents the y-intercept

• It indicates the maximum value of y

• It shows the sum of x and y

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What is the new equation if the constant of proportionality, k, is found to be 6?

• y = 6 + x

• y = 6 - x

• y = x/6

• y = 6x

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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• Forget about it

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