E.8

Write & Solve Equations for Proportional Relationships

Q3 · Feb–Apr

Write y = kx for a situation — gas mileage, pay, prices, recipes — then use it.

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 7 Math

Write & Solve Equations for Proportional Relationships

Skill E.8 · Ratios & proportions · ★★☆ Medium · Quarter 3

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Write an equation, then answer the question.

Example

dollars

Think: The price per pound is the constant of proportionality: the cost is 1.25 times the number of pounds.

  1. 1
    Apples cost per pound. Use for the cost in dollars and for pounds. What do pounds cost?
  2. 2
    Ben walks miles per hour. Use for miles and for hours. How far does he walk in hours?
  3. 3
    A recipe uses cup of sugar per batch of muffins. Use for cups of sugar and for batches. How much sugar do batches need?
  4. 4
    Apples cost per pound. Use for the cost in dollars and for pounds. What do pounds cost?
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Answer Key

E.8 Write & Solve Equations for Proportional Relationships · ★★☆ Medium

  1. 1;
  2. 2; miles
  3. 3; cups
  4. 4;
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