Ratios, Equivalent Ratios, Ratio Tables

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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 to b' or as a fraction a/b.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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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, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If the ratio of red pens to blue pens is 2:5 and there are 40 blue pens, how many red pens are there?

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16 red pens.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, often used to find missing values.

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If the ratio of cars to SUVs is 5:2 and there are 70 total vehicles, how many SUVs are there?

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20 SUVs.

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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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How can you use a tape diagram to represent ratios?

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A tape diagram visually represents the parts of a ratio using rectangles to show the relative sizes of each quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How do you complete a ratio table?

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To complete a ratio table, use known ratios to find missing values by maintaining the same relationship between the quantities.