Ratios and Proportions Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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 find the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality can be found by dividing the dependent variable by the independent variable in a proportional relationship.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What does it mean for a table to be proportional?

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A table is proportional if the ratio of the values in one column to the values in another column remains constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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If y = kx, what does k represent?

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In the equation y = kx, k represents the constant of proportionality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the equation of a line that passes through the origin and has a slope of 3?

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The equation is y = 3x.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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If a table shows the relationship between miles run and calories burned, how can you determine if it is proportional?

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Check if the ratio of calories burned per mile is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the constant of proportionality in the equation y = 14x?

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The constant of proportionality is 14.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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How do you write an equation from a proportional table?

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Identify the constant of proportionality and use it to write the equation in the form y = kx.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many boys are there if there are 28 girls?

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There are 21 boys.