Ratios & Proportional Relationships Vocab

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A ratio representing the relationship between two parts

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part to part ratio

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This variable represents the output in an equation, depending on another's value.

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dependent variable

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In a proportional relationship, the constant multiplier between two quantities.

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constant of proportionality

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Two ratios are __________ if a nonzero number can be multiplied by both quantities in one ratio to equal the second ratio.

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equivalent

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Relationship where one quantity's values are multiplied by the same number to get another's.

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proportional relationship

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A set of numbers that associates two or more quantities.

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ratio

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The _________ variable represents the input in an equation. It does not depend on any other value.

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independent

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A ____ is linked to a ratio.

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rate

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Numerical part of a rate: units of first quantity per 1 unit of second quantity.

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unit rate

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Equation stating two ratios are equal.

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proportion