Ratios, Equivalent Ratios, Ratio Tables

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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. For example, 1:2 is equivalent to 2:4.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If the ratio of red pens to blue pens is 2:5 and there are 40 blue pens, how many red pens are there?

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16 red pens.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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How can you use a ratio table to find missing values?

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You can use a ratio table to find missing values by identifying the pattern in the ratios and applying multiplication or division.

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If there are 18 birds and 8 total animals, what is the ratio of birds to all animals?

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The ratio of birds to all animals is 3 to 18.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the missing value in the ratio table if the ratio is 2:9 and one value is 18?

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The missing value is 4.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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