Checkpoint Flashcard: Proportional Relationships (7.CE.2a-b)

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you set up a proportion?

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To set up a proportion, you can use the formula a/b = c/d, where a and b are quantities from one situation, and c and d are quantities from another situation.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If John drove 61 miles on 2.5 gallons of gas, how can we express the distance per gallon?

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Distance per gallon = 61 miles / 2.5 gallons = 24.4 miles per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the formula to find the missing value in a proportion?

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The formula is cross-multiplication: a/b = c/d leads to ad = bc.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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In the context of recipes, what does it mean to scale a recipe?

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Scaling a recipe means adjusting the ingredient amounts to make more or less of the dish while maintaining the same proportions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you find the amount of an ingredient needed for a different batch size?

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Use the ratio of the original batch size to the new batch size to find the new amount of each ingredient.

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What is the ratio of ice tea mix to water in Jake's recipe?

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The ratio is 2 tablespoons of ice tea mix for every 5 quarts of water.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the amount of ice tea mix needed for 4 quarts of water?

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Set up a proportion: 2 tablespoons / 5 quarts = x tablespoons / 4 quarts, then solve for x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the missing amount of almond flour for a batch of cookies if the original recipe calls for 10 cups?

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The missing amount is 10 cups.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If a recipe requires 1/4 cup of sugar for a certain batch size, how much sugar is needed for a smaller batch?

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You can find the amount needed by scaling down the recipe based on the new batch size.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D