Make-up FLASHCARDIZZ for 6th Conn UNIT 2 12/10

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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 solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, you can cross-multiply and then divide to find the missing value.

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If 3 pounds of hamburger meat costs $6, how much does 1 pound cost?

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$2 per pound.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that has the same value when simplified.

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What is the ratio of 8:6 in simplest form?

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4:3.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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You can use cross-multiplication or set up a proportion to find the missing value.

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If 1 quart of water requires 2 tablets of iodine, how many tablets are needed for 4 quarts?

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8 tablets.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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It means to arrange the numbers starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -1, 3, -5, -7.

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-7, -5, -1, 3.

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What is the first step in solving a proportion problem?

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Identify the two ratios that are being compared.