Proportions

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What is a proportion?

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How do you solve a proportion?

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What is the cross-multiplication method?

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The cross-multiplication method involves multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction to find a solution.

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x = 9.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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

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How can proportions be used in real-life situations?

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Proportions can be used in recipes, scale models, and financial calculations to maintain consistent relationships.

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What is the formula for finding an unknown in a proportion?

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x = 7.5.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, such as miles per hour.

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y = 6.