CAN DO: Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a:b'.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 6:5 and there are 18 boys, how many girls are there?

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15 girls.

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What is the ratio of raspberries to cherries if there are 12 raspberries and 8 cherries?

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The ratio is 12:8, which simplifies to 3:2.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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If Tyler scored 22 home runs in 7 games, how many home runs would he score in 21 games?

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66 home runs.

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What is the first step to solve a problem involving ratios?

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Identify the given ratios and the quantities involved.

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If there are 42 people walking in 2 rows, how many people are in 1 row?

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21 people in 1 row.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.