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Two variables are proportional to one another if there is a simple relationship, of the following form:
The variables X and Y are in
direct proportion if Y = c*X
and
inverse proportion if Y = d/X or, equivalently, X*Y = d
for some non-zero constants c and d, called the constants of proportionality.
Note that if Y is inversely proportional to X, then Y is directly proportional to the variable 1/X
The graph of a direct proportion is a straight line through the origin, with slope = constant of proportionality.
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What does proportional mean in math terms?
In math, proportional means that two quantities always have the same relative size. For example, the lengths of these two shapes are proportional (one shape's length is always twice as large as the other.)
What is the relationship between a math term and a math expression?
A math expression is a collection of math terms
What is proportional linear relationship in math?
The graph of a linear proportion will be a straight line passing through the origin. The equation will have the form y = mx, also written as y = kx.
How can you represent a proportional relationship using an equation?
You cannot represent a proportional relationship using an equation.
Does the graph represent a proportional or non-proportional liner relationship How do you know?
If the graph is a straight line through the origin, sloping upwards to the right, then it is a proportional linear relationship.
What does proportional mean in math terms?
In math, proportional means that two quantities always have the same relative size. For example, the lengths of these two shapes are proportional (one shape's length is always twice as large as the other.)
What is the relationship between a math term and a math expression?
A math expression is a collection of math terms
What is proportional linear relationship in math?
The graph of a linear proportion will be a straight line passing through the origin. The equation will have the form y = mx, also written as y = kx.
What is mapping math terms?
A mapping is a relationship between two sets.
How is a proportional and non-proportional relationship different?
Proportional is when it is proportional.
What does proportional relationship means in math?
When two amounts are matching when one or the other of each the two amounts increases or decreases.
What is directly and inversely proportional relationship?
Directly proportional relationship is F=ma, F is directly proportional to a. Inversely proportional relationship is v=r/t, v is inversely proportional to t.
Is y-2.5x a proportional relationship or no?
no a proportional relationship is y / x = 5
How can you represent a proportional relationship using an equation?
You cannot represent a proportional relationship using an equation.
Is it true that the graph of a proportional relationship does not include the origin?
It is true in the case of inversely proportional relationship.
How can you use a table to decide if a relationship is proportional?
If the ratio between each pair of values is the same then the relationship is proportional. If even one of the ratios is different then it is not proportional.
Does the graph represent a proportional or non-proportional liner relationship How do you know?
If the graph is a straight line through the origin, sloping upwards to the right, then it is a proportional linear relationship.
