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Year 8 · Term 1

8.3 Proportions

Learning Objectives

Proportions

  1. 1. Define a proportional relationship.
  2. 2. Test whether two quantities are in a proportional relationship using a ratio table.
  3. 3. Determine the constant of proportionality.
  4. 4. Write an equation of the form y = kx for a proportional relationship.
  5. 5. Graph proportional relationships and interpret the gradient as the constant of proportionality.
  6. 6. Apply direct proportion to solve word problems (recipes, distance-time, costs).