Cross Multiplication Review

Cross Multiplication Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
7.RP.A.3, 3.NF.A.3A, 6.EE.B.7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cross multiplication?

Back

Cross multiplication is a method used to solve equations involving fractions. It involves multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you solve the equation \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \) using cross multiplication?

Back

To solve \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \), cross multiply to get \( a \cdot d = b \cdot c \). Then, solve for the variable.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If \( \frac{x}{3} = \frac{6}{9} \), what is x?

Back

x = 2. Cross multiply to get \( 9x = 18 \), then divide by 9.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in solving \( \frac{2}{5} = \frac{x}{15} \)?

Back

Cross multiply to get \( 2 \cdot 15 = 5 \cdot x \), which simplifies to \( 30 = 5x \).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If \( \frac{4}{x} = \frac{8}{12} \), how do you find x?

Back

Cross multiply to get \( 4 \cdot 12 = 8 \cdot x \). This simplifies to \( 48 = 8x \), so x = 6.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, meaning their cross products are equal.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you check if your solution for x is correct?

Back

Substitute your value of x back into the original equation and verify that both sides are equal.

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