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| Constant of Proportionality |
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| The ratio between two directly proportional quantities represented by the variable K. It can be calculated by dividing y by x. Also known as a unit rate. |
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| The represented by the x variable. It determines the value of the dependent variable. |
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| Represented by the y variable. It's value is determined by the independent variable. |
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An equation made of two equal ratios.
4 = 20
10 50 |
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A comparison of two things or values. Ratios can be represented as fraction, with a colon, or the word two. Ratios can also be expressed as a decimal.
3/1, 3:1, 3 to 1 |
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| Multiplying the numerator and denominator of opposite fractions. Used to determine if ratios are proportional |
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| The point on a graph where the x and y axis meet. The value at that point is (0,0). |
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| The horizontal axis on a graph. |
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| The vertical axis on a graph. |
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| When two values or ratios are equal. |
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A rate for which the second quantity is one (the denominator if it is a fraction).
$85.00 per hour |
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