M The graph must be

M The constant of proportionality is the constant ratio of y to x

through the origin

(0, 0)
.

___________________________________________________________.

M In this case, constant means

M Represented by the letter
y/x

Mk=

at the same rate

k

Mk=

integer
**

fraction

M Make a ratio of

y to x
for
all ordered
pairs
. Simplify.
M Exception:
Do not make a ratio when x = 0
.

M All ratios the same?

Mk=

represented by coordinates

in simplest form

**

**If the relationship is NOT proportional, then there is NO constant of

proportionality**

Different

pass

the ratio of y to x for any ordered pair

**The ratio must be

AND

**Can be a
or
decimal

linear

Proportional

in

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

k=2

k = n/a

k = n/a

k = -1

M Proportional equations
where k is the

Mk=

ratios? Not proportional

the ratio of y to x

Prop/Not Prop

simplest

form.

must be in the form y = kx

constant of proportionality
the coefficient of x

.
.

y = 10x

y = 3.2x

y = 3x + 4

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

k = 10

k = 3.2

k = n/a

-2

-3

-1

-2

12

12

18

y = 5/3x

y = 7 - 4x2

y = -9x

12

16

24

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

Prop/Not Prop

k=3

k = n/a

k = 3/2

k = n/a

k = -9