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Proportional Relationships
A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where their ratio is constant. For instance, if we have two variables, \(x\) and \(y\), they are in a proportional relationship if:
\[ \frac{y_1}{x_1} = \frac{y_2}{x_2} = k \]
where \(k\) is a constant.
Unit Rates
A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses one quantity in relation to one unit of another. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is:
\[ \text{Unit Rate} = \frac{60 \text{ miles}}{2 \text{ hours}} = 30 \text{ miles per hour} \]
Graphing Proportional Relationships
To graph a proportional relationship:
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Table of Values: Create a table of values where \(x\) and \(y\) are in a proportional relationship. For example, if \(y = 2x\), you might have:
| \(x\) | \(y\) | |-------|-------| | 0 | 0 | | 1 | 2 | | 2 | 4 | | 3 | 6 |
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Plot Points: Plot the points from the table on a coordinate grid.
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Draw a Line: Since it's a proportional relationship, the points will all lie on a straight line that passes through the origin (0, 0).
Example
If you want to graph the relationship where \(y = 3x\):
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Make a Table:
| \(x\) | \(y\) | |-------|-------| | 0 | 0 | | 1 | 3 | | 2 | 6 | | 3 | 9 |
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Plot the points (0, 0), (1, 3), (2, 6), (3, 9) on a graph.
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Draw a Line: Connect the points with a straight line through the origin.
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