Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, you can use equivalent ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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Ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can determine if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

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What is the formula for finding a missing value in a proportion?

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The formula is a/b = c/d, where a and b are known values, and c is the known value while d is the missing value.

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What is the significance of equivalent ratios in problem-solving?

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Equivalent ratios allow you to compare different quantities and solve for unknown values in real-world applications.

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How do you set up a proportion to solve for a missing value?

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Set up a proportion by equating two ratios that represent the same relationship, then cross-multiply to solve for the unknown.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and equivalent ratios correspond to equivalent fractions.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio table problem?

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The first step is to identify the known values and the relationship between them.