Solving 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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How do you solve for x in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the ratios and then solve for x.

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What does it mean if two ratios do not form a proportion?

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It means that the two ratios are not equal to each other.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 2, how can you find the number of girls if you know the number of boys?

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Use the ratio to set up a proportion: 3/2 = 12/x, then solve for x.

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What is the first step in solving a proportion?

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Identify the two ratios that are being compared.

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What is the formula for finding a missing value in a proportion?

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If a/b = c/d, then ad = bc.

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How can you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply and see if the products are equal.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions state that two ratios are equal.

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If a recipe calls for 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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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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Write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.