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What is proportionality in mathematics?

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Proportionality refers to the relationship between two quantities where their ratio remains constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the factor that relates two proportional quantities, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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

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To find the constant of proportionality from a table, divide the value of one quantity by the corresponding value of the other quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean if a relationship is proportional?

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A relationship is proportional if it can be expressed as y = kx, where k is a non-zero constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is a non-proportional relationship?

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A non-proportional relationship is one where the ratio of the two quantities is not constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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Give an example of a proportional relationship in real life.

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An example of a proportional relationship is the cost of apples, where the price per pound remains constant regardless of the quantity purchased.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the graphical representation of a proportional relationship?

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The graphical representation of a proportional relationship is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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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.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the formula for finding the constant of proportionality?

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The formula for finding the constant of proportionality is 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 happens to the constant of proportionality if one quantity is doubled?

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If one quantity is doubled in a proportional relationship, the other quantity will also double, keeping the constant of proportionality the same.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B