Measurement and Ratios Flashcard

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What are Equivalent Rates?

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Rates that have the same unit rate.

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What are Equivalent Ratios?

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Two ratios that describe the same relationship.

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What is a Ratio Table?

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A table used to find and organize equivalent ratios.

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What is the US Customary System Measurement?

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A measurement system used mainly in the United States.

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What is a Ratio?

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A comparison of two quantities.

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How do you convert between different units of measurement?

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By using conversion factors that relate the units.

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What is a Unit Rate?

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A rate in which the second quantity is one unit.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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By cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

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What is the purpose of a Ratio Table?

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To help visualize and find equivalent ratios.

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What is a Proportion?

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An equation that states that two ratios are equal.