If a graph is proportional, what characteristic does it display? Draw a picture and label it to answer this question. NO answer provided.

Question

Describe as a 7th grader short enough to fit in a small text box.

Answer 1

A proportional graph shows a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0). This means that as one quantity increases, the other also increases at a constant rate. The slope of the line is constant, showing a consistent ratio between the two variables.

Here's a simple drawing to visualize it:

    y
    |
    |        *
    |      *
    |    *
    |  *
    |*
----|---------------- x
    0

In this graph:

• The line starts at the origin (0,0).
• It shows that for every increase in x, y increases at a constant rate.
• This is what makes the graph proportional!