Day 2 more practice over 6.1 Ratios & Proportions

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and set the products equal to each other.

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What is the formula for finding the ratio of boys to girls in a class?

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The ratio of boys to girls is found by dividing the number of boys by the number of girls.

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If the ratio of two angles in an isosceles triangle is 8:6, how do you find the measure of the vertex angle?

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First, find the total parts (8+6=14). Then, divide 180 degrees by 14 to find the value of one part, and multiply by 8 for the vertex angle.

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q = 23

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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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 is the denominator.

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b = 38

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 18 boys in a class of 30 students?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 3:2.