Ratio Tables and Graphs

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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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What is a ratio table?

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

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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

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What does a graph of a ratio represent?

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A graph of a ratio represents the relationship between two quantities, showing how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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What is the purpose of using a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps organize and simplify the process of finding equivalent ratios and solving problems involving ratios.

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How can you determine the missing value in a ratio table?

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To determine the missing value in a ratio table, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and 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, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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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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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per unit'.

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How do you convert a ratio to a unit rate?

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To convert a ratio to a unit rate, divide both terms of the ratio by the second term.