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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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To find a missing value in a proportion, you can cross-multiply and solve for the unknown.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the formula for finding the weight of an object based on a known ratio?

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If you know the weight of a certain number of items, you can use the formula: Weight of item = (Total weight / Number of items) * Desired number of items.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If the ratio of two quantities is 3:5 and one quantity is known, how do you find the other quantity?

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Use the formula: Other quantity = (Known quantity / Ratio part) * Other ratio part.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be proportional?

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Two ratios are proportional if they can be expressed as equivalent fractions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If Alana's hair grows 2 inches in 4 months, how much will it grow in 12 months?

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8 inches.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If 24 water bottles weigh 20 pounds, how much do 150 water bottles weigh?

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180 pounds.

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What is the first step in solving a proportion word problem?

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Identify the known quantities and the relationship between them.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How can you check if two ratios are proportional?

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You can cross-multiply the ratios and see if the products are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2