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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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How do you set up a proportion for a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and their relationships, then write them as fractions equal to each other.

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What does the scale 1 cm : 13 miles mean?

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It means that 1 centimeter on the map represents 13 miles in reality.

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If 20 Fuji apples cost $12, how much does 1 apple cost?

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How do you find the unknown in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the known values and solve for the unknown.

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

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Read the problem carefully to understand the relationships between the quantities.

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What is the relationship between dollars and Pounds in the given problem?

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1 dollar is equivalent to 6 Pounds.

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If you read 146 pages in 3 hours, how many pages do you read in 1 hour?

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How do you convert a word problem into a mathematical equation?

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Identify the key quantities and their relationships, then express them using variables and numbers.

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What is the importance of units in proportions?

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Units help ensure that the quantities being compared are compatible and meaningful.