Direct/Indirect Proportion Word Problems Spanish

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What is direct proportion?

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Direct proportion is a relationship between two quantities where an increase in one quantity results in a proportional increase in the other quantity, and vice versa.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is indirect proportion (inverse proportion)?

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Indirect proportion is a relationship between two quantities where an increase in one quantity results in a proportional decrease in the other quantity, and vice versa.

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How do you calculate the scale factor in a drawing?

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The scale factor is calculated by dividing the actual size by the size in the drawing.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the formula for direct proportion problems?

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The formula for direct proportion is (A1 / B1) = (A2 / B2), where A and B are the two quantities being compared.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the relationship between gear teeth and speed in gear systems?

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In gear systems, the speed of the output gear is inversely proportional to the number of teeth on the gears. More teeth on the output gear means slower speed.

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How do you determine the force needed to lift an object using a lever?

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The force needed can be determined using the formula: (Force at long end) x (Distance from pivot to long end) = (Weight) x (Distance from pivot to short end).

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What is horsepower and how is it calculated?

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Horsepower is a unit of measurement for power. It can be calculated using the formula: Horsepower = (Torque x RPM) / 5252.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the significance of the alternator-to-engine drive ratio?

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The alternator-to-engine drive ratio indicates how many times the alternator rotates for each rotation of the engine, affecting the alternator's RPM.

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How do you solve for unknown quantities in direct proportion problems?

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To solve for unknown quantities, set up a proportion and cross-multiply to find the missing value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the principle of levers in physics?

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The principle of levers states that the moment (force x distance) on one side of the pivot must equal the moment on the other side for the lever to be in equilibrium.