Intro to Proportions

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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Two ratios form a proportion if their cross products are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity of one.

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Calculate the unit rate: 120 breaths in 4 minutes.

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30 breaths per minute.

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True or False: 3/10 = 30/100

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True.

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What is the cross product of the ratios 2/3 and 4/6?

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The cross product is 2*6 = 12 and 3*4 = 12, so they are equal.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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If Lukas made $50 in 5 hours, how much did he make in 1 hour?

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$10.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios are comparisons of two quantities, while proportions show that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If 5/8 of a pizza is left and you eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza is left?

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5/8 - 1/4 = 5/8 - 2/8 = 3/8 of the pizza is left.

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