Proportional or not

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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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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant ratio in a proportional relationship, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How can you determine 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 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 indicates a non-proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the significance of the point (0, 0) in a graph?

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The point (0, 0) is called the origin and is significant as it represents the starting point of the graph.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

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How can you identify a proportional relationship from a table of values?

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A proportional relationship can be identified in a table of values if the ratios of corresponding values are constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is an example of a proportional relationship in real life?

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An example of a proportional relationship is the relationship between distance and time when traveling at a constant speed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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 does a non-proportional graph look like?

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A non-proportional graph may be a straight line that does not pass through the origin or a curve.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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Can a relationship be proportional if it includes negative values?

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Yes, a relationship can be proportional even if it includes negative values, as long as the ratio remains constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A