Ratio Number Lines, Tables, and Tape Diagrams OH MY!!

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent ratios and relationships between quantities.

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How do you use a double number line?

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A double number line is a visual tool that shows two related quantities along two parallel lines, helping to illustrate ratios and equivalent values.

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If a ratio is 3:4 and there are 15 blue Jolly Ranchers, how many total Jolly Ranchers are there?

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35 Jolly Ranchers.

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What is the purpose of using a tape diagram in problem-solving?

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Tape diagrams help visualize the relationships between quantities, making it easier to understand and solve ratio problems.

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How do you calculate the total distance jogged if Dannia jogs 2,000 feet in 4 minutes?

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If she jogs at the same rate, in 8 minutes she can jog 4,000 feet.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:8 and there are 48 boys, how many girls are there?

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18 girls.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the given quantities and the ratio relationship between them.