The concept of direct proportionality
Imagine that you are planning to buy your favorite candies (or anything that you really like). Sweets in the store have their own price. Let's say 300 rubles per kilogram. How more candies you buy then more money pay. That is, if you want 2 kilograms, pay 600 rubles, and if you want 3 kilograms, pay 900 rubles. This seems to be all clear, right?
If yes, then it is now clear to you what direct proportionality is - this is a concept that describes the relationship of two quantities dependent on each other. And the ratio of these quantities remains unchanged and constant: by how many parts one of them increases or decreases, by the same number of parts the second increases or decreases proportionally.
Direct proportionality can be described with the following formula: f(x) = a*x, and a in this formula is a constant value (a = const). In our example about candy, the price is a constant value, a constant. It does not increase or decrease, no matter how many candies you decide to buy. The independent variable (argument)x is how many kilograms of candy you are going to buy. And the dependent variable f(x) (function) is how much money you end up paying for your purchase. So we can substitute the numbers into the formula and get: 600 rubles. = 300 rub. * 2 kg.
The intermediate conclusion is this: if the argument increases, the function also increases, if the argument decreases, the function also decreases
Function and its properties
Direct proportional function is a special case of a linear function. If the linear function is y = k*x + b, then for direct proportionality it looks like this: y = k*x, where k is called the proportionality coefficient, and it is always a non-zero number. It is easy to calculate k - it is found as a quotient of a function and an argument: k = y/x.
To make it clearer, let's take another example. Imagine that a car is moving from point A to point B. Its speed is 60 km/h. If we assume that the speed of movement remains constant, then it can be taken as a constant. And then we write the conditions in the form: S = 60*t, and this formula is similar to the function of direct proportionality y = k *x. Let's draw a parallel further: if k = y/x, then the speed of the car can be calculated knowing the distance between A and B and the time spent on the road: V = S /t.
And now, from the applied application of knowledge about direct proportionality, let’s return back to its function. The properties of which include:
its domain of definition is the set of all real numbers (as well as its subsets);
function is odd;
the change in variables is directly proportional along the entire length of the number line.
Direct proportionality and its graph
The graph of a direct proportionality function is a straight line that intersects the origin. To build it, it is enough to mark only one more point. And connect it and the origin of coordinates with a straight line.
In the case of a graph, k is the slope. If the slope is less than zero (k< 0), то угол между графиком функции прямой пропорциональности и осью абсцисс тупой, а функция убывающая. Если угловой коэффициент больше нуля (k >0), the graph and the x-axis form sharp corner, and the function is increasing.
And one more property of the graph of the direct proportionality function is directly related to the slope k. Suppose we have two non-identical functions and, accordingly, two graphs. So, if the coefficients k of these functions are equal, their graphs are located parallel to the coordinate axis. And if the coefficients k are not equal to each other, the graphs intersect.
Sample problems
Now let's solve a couple direct proportionality problems
Let's start with something simple.
Problem 1: Imagine that 5 hens laid 5 eggs in 5 days. And if there are 20 hens, how many eggs will they lay in 20 days?
Solution: Let's denote the unknown by kx. And we will reason as follows: how many times more chickens have there become? Divide 20 by 5 and find out that it is 4 times. How many times more eggs will 20 hens lay in the same 5 days? Also 4 times more. So, we find ours like this: 5*4*4 = 80 eggs will be laid by 20 hens in 20 days.
Now the example is a little more complicated, let’s paraphrase the problem from Newton’s “General Arithmetic”. Problem 2: A writer can compose 14 pages of a new book in 8 days. If he had assistants, how many people would it take to write 420 pages in 12 days?
Solution: We reason that the number of people (writer + assistants) increases with the volume of work if it had to be done in the same amount of time. But how many times? Dividing 420 by 14, we find out that it increases by 30 times. But since, according to the conditions of the task, more time is given for the work, the number of assistants increases not by 30 times, but in this way: x = 1 (writer) * 30 (times): 12/8 (days). Let's transform and find out that x = 20 people will write 420 pages in 12 days.
Let's solve another problem similar to those in our examples.
Problem 3: Two cars set off on the same journey. One was moving at a speed of 70 km/h and covered the same distance in 2 hours as the other took 7 hours. Find the speed of the second car.
Solution: As you remember, the path is determined through speed and time - S = V *t. Since both cars traveled the same distance, we can equate the two expressions: 70*2 = V*7. How do we find that the speed of the second car is V = 70*2/7 = 20 km/h.
And a couple more examples of tasks with functions of direct proportionality. Sometimes problems require finding the coefficient k.
Task 4: Given the functions y = - x/16 and y = 5x/2, determine their proportionality coefficients.
Solution: As you remember, k = y/x. This means that for the first function the coefficient is equal to -1/16, and for the second k = 5/2.
You may also encounter a task like Task 5: Write down direct proportionality with a formula. Its graph and the graph of the function y = -5x + 3 are located in parallel.
Solution: The function that is given to us in the condition is linear. We know that direct proportionality is a special case of a linear function. And we also know that if the coefficients of k functions are equal, their graphs are parallel. This means that all that is required is to calculate the coefficient of a known function and set direct proportionality using the formula familiar to us: y = k *x. Coefficient k = -5, direct proportionality: y = -5*x.
Conclusion
Now you have learned (or remembered, if you have already covered this topic before) what is called direct proportionality, and looked at it examples. We also talked about the direct proportionality function and its graph, and solved several example problems.
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I. Directly proportional quantities.
Let the value y depends on the size X. If when increasing X several times the size at increases by the same amount, then such values X And at are called directly proportional.
Examples.
1 . The quantity of goods purchased and the purchase price (with a fixed price for one unit of goods - 1 piece or 1 kg, etc.) How many times more goods were bought, the more times more they paid.
2 . The distance traveled and the time spent on it (at constant speed). How many times longer is the path, how many times more time will it take to complete it.
3 . The volume of a body and its mass. ( If one watermelon is 2 times larger than another, then its mass will be 2 times larger)
II. Property of direct proportionality of quantities.
If two quantities are directly proportional, then the ratio of two arbitrarily taken values of the first quantity is equal to the ratio of two corresponding values of the second quantity.
Task 1. For raspberry jam we took 12 kg raspberries and 8 kg Sahara. How much sugar will you need if you took it? 9 kg raspberries?
Solution.
We reason like this: let it be necessary x kg sugar for 9 kg raspberries The mass of raspberries and the mass of sugar are directly proportional quantities: how many times less raspberries are, the same number of times less sugar is needed. Therefore, the ratio of raspberries taken (by weight) ( 12:9 ) will be equal to the ratio of sugar taken ( 8:x). We get the proportion:
12: 9=8: X;
x=9 · 8: 12;
x=6. Answer: on 9 kg raspberries need to be taken 6 kg Sahara.
The solution of the problem It could be done like this:
Let on 9 kg raspberries need to be taken x kg Sahara.
(The arrows in the figure are directed in one direction, and up or down does not matter. Meaning: how many times the number 12 more number 9 , the same number of times 8 more number X, i.e. there is a direct relationship here).
Answer: on 9 kg I need to take some raspberries 6 kg Sahara.
Task 2. Car for 3 hours traveled the distance 264 km. How long will it take him to travel? 440 km, if he drives at the same speed?
Solution.
Let for x hours the car will cover the distance 440 km.
Answer: the car will pass 440 km in 5 hours.
Basic goals:
- introduce the concept of direct and inverse proportional dependence of quantities;
- teach how to solve problems using these dependencies;
- promote the development of problem solving skills;
- consolidate the skill of solving equations using proportions;
- repeat the steps with ordinary and decimals;
- develop logical thinking students.
DURING THE CLASSES
I. Self-determination for activity(Organizing time)
- Guys! Today in the lesson we will get acquainted with problems solved using proportions.
II. Updating knowledge and recording difficulties in activities
2.1. Oral work (3 min)
– Find the meaning of the expressions and find out the word encrypted in the answers.
14 – s; 0.1 – and; 7 – l; 0.2 – a; 17 – in; 25 – to
– The resulting word is strength. Well done!
– The motto of our lesson today: Power is in knowledge! I'm searching - that means I'm learning!
– Make up a proportion from the resulting numbers. (14:7 = 0.2:0.1 etc.)
2.2. Let's consider the relationship between the quantities we know (7 min)
– the distance covered by the car at a constant speed, and the time of its movement: S = v t ( with increasing speed (time), the distance increases);
– vehicle speed and time spent on the journey: v=S:t(as the time to travel the path increases, the speed decreases);
–
the cost of goods purchased at one price and its quantity:
C = a · n (with an increase (decrease) in price, the purchase cost increases (decreases));
– price of the product and its quantity: a = C: n (with an increase in quantity, the price decreases)
– area of the rectangle and its length (width): S = a · b (with increasing length (width), the area increases;
– rectangle length and width: a = S: b (as the length increases, the width decreases;
– the number of workers performing some work with the same labor productivity, and the time it takes to complete this work: t = A: n (with an increase in the number of workers, the time spent on performing the work decreases), etc.
We have obtained dependencies in which, with an increase in one value several times, another immediately increases by the same amount (examples are shown with arrows) and dependencies in which, with an increase in one value several times, the second value decreases by the same number of times.
Such dependencies are called direct and inverse proportionality.
Directly- proportional dependence
– a relationship in which as one value increases (decreases) several times, the second value increases (decreases) by the same amount.
Inversely proportional relationship– a relationship in which as one value increases (decreases) several times, the second value decreases (increases) by the same amount.
III. Setting a learning task
– What problem is facing us? (Learn to distinguish between straight lines and inverse dependencies)
- This - target our lesson. Now formulate topic lesson. (Direct and inverse proportional relationship).
- Well done! Write down the topic of the lesson in your notebooks. (The teacher writes the topic on the board.)
IV. "Discovery" of new knowledge(10 min)
Let's look at problem No. 199.
1. The printer prints 27 pages in 4.5 minutes. How long will it take it to print 300 pages?
27 pages – 4.5 min.
300 pages - x?
2. The box contains 48 packs of tea, 250 g each. How many 150g packs of this tea will you get?
48 packs – 250 g.
X? – 150 g.
3. The car drove 310 km, using 25 liters of gasoline. How far can a car travel on a full 40L tank?
310 km – 25 l
X? – 40 l
4. One of the clutch gears has 32 teeth, and the other has 40. How many revolutions will the second gear make while the first one makes 215 revolutions?
32 teeth – 315 rev.
40 teeth – x?
To compile a proportion, one direction of the arrows is necessary; for this, in inverse proportionality, one ratio is replaced by the inverse.
At the board, students find the meaning of quantities; on the spot, students solve one problem of their choice.
– Formulate a rule for solving problems with direct and inverse proportional dependence.
A table appears on the board:
V. Primary consolidation in external speech(10 min)
Worksheet assignments:
- From 21 kg of cottonseed, 5.1 kg of oil was obtained. How much oil will be obtained from 7 kg of cottonseed?
- To build the stadium, 5 bulldozers cleared the site in 210 minutes. How long would it take 7 bulldozers to clear this site?
VI. Independent work with self-test against standard(5 minutes)
Two students complete task No. 225 independently on hidden boards, and the rest - in notebooks. They then check the algorithm's work and compare it with the solution on the board. Errors are corrected and their causes are determined. If the task is completed correctly, then the students put a “+” sign next to them.
Students who make mistakes in independent work can use consultants.
VII. Inclusion in the knowledge system and repetition№ 271, № 270.
Six people work at the board. After 3-4 minutes, students working at the board present their solutions, and the rest check the assignments and participate in their discussion.
VIII. Reflection on activity (lesson summary)
– What new did you learn in the lesson?
-What did they repeat?
– What is the algorithm for solving proportion problems?
– Have we achieved our goal?
– How do you evaluate your work?
Proportionality is a relationship between two quantities, in which a change in one of them entails a change in the other by the same amount.
Proportionality can be direct or inverse. IN this lesson we will look at each of them.
Lesson contentDirect proportionality
Let's assume that the car is moving at a speed of 50 km/h. We remember that speed is the distance traveled per unit of time (1 hour, 1 minute or 1 second). In our example, the car is moving at a speed of 50 km/h, that is, in one hour it will cover a distance of fifty kilometers.
Let us depict in the figure the distance traveled by the car in 1 hour.
Let the car drive for another hour at the same speed of fifty kilometers per hour. Then it turns out that the car will travel 100 km
As can be seen from the example, doubling the time led to an increase in the distance traveled by the same amount, that is, twice.
Quantities such as time and distance are called directly proportional. And the relationship between such quantities is called direct proportionality.
Direct proportionality is the relationship between two quantities in which an increase in one of them entails an increase in the other by the same amount.
and vice versa, if one quantity decreases by a certain number of times, then the other decreases by the same number of times.
Let's assume that the original plan was to drive a car 100 km in 2 hours, but after driving 50 km, the driver decided to rest. Then it turns out that by reducing the distance by half, the time will decrease by the same amount. In other words, reducing the distance traveled will lead to a decrease in time by the same amount.
An interesting feature of directly proportional quantities is that their ratio is always constant. That is, when the values of directly proportional quantities change, their ratio remains unchanged.
In the example considered, the distance was initially 50 km and the time was one hour. The ratio of distance to time is the number 50.
But we increased the travel time by 2 times, making it equal to two hours. As a result, the distance traveled increased by the same amount, that is, it became equal to 100 km. The ratio of one hundred kilometers to two hours is again the number 50
The number 50 is called coefficient of direct proportionality. It shows how much distance there is per hour of movement. In this case, the coefficient plays the role of movement speed, since speed is the ratio of the distance traveled to the time.
Proportions can be made from directly proportional quantities. For example, the ratios make up the proportion:
Fifty kilometers is to one hour as one hundred kilometers is to two hours.
Example 2. The cost and quantity of goods purchased are directly proportional. If 1 kg of sweets costs 30 rubles, then 2 kg of the same sweets will cost 60 rubles, 3 kg 90 rubles. As the cost of a purchased product increases, its quantity increases by the same amount.
Since the cost of a product and its quantity are directly proportional quantities, their ratio is always constant.
Let's write down what is the ratio of thirty rubles to one kilogram
Now let’s write down what the ratio of sixty rubles to two kilograms is. This ratio will again be equal to thirty:
Here the coefficient of direct proportionality is the number 30. This coefficient shows how many rubles are per kilogram of sweets. In this example, the coefficient plays the role of the price of one kilogram of goods, since price is the ratio of the cost of the goods to its quantity.
Inverse proportionality
Consider the following example. The distance between the two cities is 80 km. The motorcyclist left the first city and, at a speed of 20 km/h, reached the second city in 4 hours.
If a motorcyclist's speed was 20 km/h, this means that every hour he covered a distance of twenty kilometers. Let us depict in the figure the distance traveled by the motorcyclist and the time of his movement:
On the way back, the motorcyclist's speed was 40 km/h, and he spent 2 hours on the same journey.
It is easy to notice that when the speed changes, the time of movement changes by the same amount. Moreover, it has changed in reverse side- that is, the speed increased, but the time, on the contrary, decreased.
Quantities such as speed and time are called inversely proportional. And the relationship between such quantities is called inverse proportionality.
Inverse proportionality is the relationship between two quantities in which an increase in one of them entails a decrease in the other by the same amount.
and vice versa, if one quantity decreases by a certain number of times, then the other increases by the same number of times.
For example, if on the way back the motorcyclist’s speed was 10 km/h, then he would cover the same 80 km in 8 hours:
As can be seen from the example, a decrease in speed led to an increase in movement time by the same amount.
The peculiarity of inversely proportional quantities is that their product is always constant. That is, when the values of inversely proportional quantities change, their product remains unchanged.
In the example considered, the distance between cities was 80 km. When the speed and time of movement of the motorcyclist changed, this distance always remained unchanged
A motorcyclist could travel this distance at a speed of 20 km/h in 4 hours, and at a speed of 40 km/h in 2 hours, and at a speed of 10 km/h in 8 hours. In all cases, the product of speed and time was equal to 80 km
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