Solving Proportions

Solving Proportions

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Mathematics

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the cross product of the ratios a/b and c/d?

Back

The cross product is ad and bc. If ad = bc, then a/b = c/d.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 2/3 = x/9, how do you solve for x?

Back

Cross multiply: 2 * 9 = 3 * x, so x = 6.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if two quantities are proportional?

Back

It means that as one quantity increases, the other quantity increases at a constant rate.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you can run 4 laps in 10 minutes, what is your rate in laps per minute?

Back

Your rate is 0.4 laps per minute.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If your friend runs 6 laps in 15 minutes, what is their rate in laps per minute?

Back

Their rate is 0.4 laps per minute.

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