Pre-Algebra

Constant of Proportionality
 Learning Target
I will be able to represent proportional
relationships by equations.
 Constant of Proportionality

The graph of a proportional relationship is a

straight line that passes through the origin.
Proportional quantities can be described by the
equation y= kx, where k is a constant ratio.
 Constant of Proportionality

Equation for
constant of
proportionality is
y = kx

We can tell that the relationship is directly

proportional by looking at the graph. The graph is
a straight line that passes through the origin.
 Constant of Proportionality
Equation for
constant of
proportionality is
y = kx

Create a table using the points from the graph:

Total price (y) 20 40 60 80 100

Total pounds 2 4 6 8 10
(x)
Divide total
price by total
pounds
 Constant of Proportionality
Equation for
constant of
proportionality is
y = kx

Create a table using the points from the graph:

Total price (y) 20 40 60 80 100

Total pounds 2 4 6 8 10
(x)
Divide total 10 10 10 10 10
price by total
pounds
 Equation for
Constant of Proportionality constant of
proportionality is
y = kx
Ratio is constant for all points on the graph 1:10
So the constant of proportionality (k) = 10.

Equation: y = 10x

Create a table using the points from the graph:

Total price (y) 20 40 60 80 100

Total pounds 2 4 6 8 10
(x)
Divide total 10 10 10 10 10
price by total
pounds