Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Find the constant of proportionality from a table

Find the constant of proportionality from a table

What you'll learn

  • Identify the constant of proportionality (k) in at least 4 out of 5 tables by dividing the y-value by the x-value.
  • Explain, in writing, how to determine if a table represents a proportional relationship with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Solve for a missing value in a table representing a proportional relationship, given the constant of proportionality, with 75% accuracy.
  • Apply the concept of constant of proportionality to create a table representing a proportional relationship given a specific constant (k), with at least 3 correct data points.

Tutorial Preview

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Find k in this table: | x | y | |---|---| | 2 | 8 | | 3 | 12 |

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Find k in this table: | x | y | |---|---| | 6 | 3 | | 8 | 4 |

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Apples cost $5 for 2 pounds. What is the constant of proportionality for cost per pound?

Sample Practice Questions

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Find the constant of proportionality (k) from the table. | x | y | |---|---| | 1 | 3 | | 2 | 6 |
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1.2
2.3
3.6
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What is k for this table? | x | y | |---|---| | 2 | 4 | | 3 | 6 |
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1.3
2.4
3.6
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Find the constant of proportionality (k). | x | y | |---|---| | 1 | 5 | | 4 | 20 |
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1.4
2.5
3.20

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You'll be able to: Identify the constant of proportionality (k) in at least 4 out of 5 tables by dividing the y-value by the x-value; Explain, in writing, how to determine if a table represents a proportional relationship with at least 80%….

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