1 Math Supplement The Proportionality A “is proportional to” B
2 Math Supplement The Proportionality A “is proportional to” B A α B
3 Math Supplement The Proportionality A “is proportional to” B A α B A = (constant) B The constant is called the Constant of Proportionality
4 Math Supplement The Proportionality A α B A = (constant) B Equation of a line y = mx +b m = slope b = y intercept A B The slope of the line is equal to the constant of proportionality For a strict proportionality, b = 0
5 Math Supplement The Proportionality A α B A = (constant) B Equation of a line y = mx +b m = slope b = y intercept A B “High” slope “Low” slope