Proportional or not when given a graph or table
1. From the graph, a straight line passing through the origin.
2. From the table, the Constant of Proportionality are all the same. Which means the ratio comparing y-value to thex-value; that is y-value divided by x-value.
Data is proportional if:
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Not proportional because the line does not passthrough the origin.
Not proportional because the line is not straight.
Proportional because the straight line does passthrough the origin.
Domain/Independent        X-values
Mules
1
2
3
4
Proportional Data
Range/Dependent        Y-values
Bales of hay
2
8
6
4
Constant ofProportionality(Y divided by X)
4/2 = 2
8/4 = 2
2/1 = 2
6/3 = 2
Y
X
Domain/Independent        X-values
Pounds of banannas
2
3
5
7
Not Proportional Data
Range/Dependent        Y-values
Cost
2.50
7.75
8.25
21.00
Constant ofProportionality(Y divided by X)
7.50/3 = 2.50
8.25/5 = 1.65
21.00/7 = 3.00
2.50/2 = 1.25
Y
X
Determine if proportional. If it is, determine the constantof proportionality (must be a ratio).
Constant of Proportionality
Yes
No
Determine if proportional. If it is, determine the constantof proportionality (must be a ratio).
Yes
No
Constant of Proportionality
Determine if proportional. If it is, determine the constantof proportionality (must be a ratio).
Yes
Constant of Proportionality
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Determine if proportional. If it is, determine the constantof proportionality (must be a ratio).
Constant of Proportionality
Yes
No
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