Understanding Proportions through Cross Multiplication

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What is the purpose of cross multiplication in solving proportions?

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To find the value of the unknown variable.

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What mathematical operation is primarily used to solve proportions?

Back

Cross multiplication.

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What does the equation 9M = 72 tell us about the value of M?

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M is exactly 8.

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How do you solve for M in the equation 9M = 72?

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Divide both sides by 9.

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How is the value of X found in the equation 20X = 120?

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By dividing both sides by 20.

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What is a proportion?

Back

A statement that two ratios are equal.

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If a/b = c/d, what does cross multiplication involve?

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Multiplying a by d and b by c.

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What is the first step in solving a proportion?

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Set the two ratios equal to each other.

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What is the result of cross multiplying 3/4 = x/8?

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3 * 8 = 4 * x.

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How can you check if your solution for a proportion is correct?

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Substitute the value back into the original proportion.