Distinguishing Between Proportioanl and Non-Proportional Situations

What Does Direct Variation Look Like on a Graph?

Want to know what a direct variation looks like graphically? Basically, it's a straight line that goes through the origin. To get a better picture, check out this tutorial!
How Do You Know If Two Ratios are Proportional?

Ratios are proportional if they represent the same relationship. One way to see if two ratios are proportional is to write them as fractions and then reduce them. If the reduced fractions are the same, your ratios are proportional. To see this process in action, check out this tutorial!