Ratio Review #2 - Tables and Graphs

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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 a:b.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean to say '2 boys for every 1 girl'?

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It means that for every 2 boys, there is 1 girl, indicating a ratio of boys to girls of 2:1.

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How can you represent a ratio using a table?

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You can create a table with columns for each quantity being compared, showing the values that maintain the ratio.

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What is a coordinate plane?

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A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (x-axis) and a vertical line (y-axis).

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How do you plot a point on a coordinate plane?

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To plot a point, start at the origin (0,0), move along the x-axis to the x-coordinate, and then move vertically to the y-coordinate.

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What is an ordered pair?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane, written in the form (x, y).

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What does a graph represent in relation to a table?

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A graph visually represents the data from a table, showing the relationship between the variables.

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How do you determine the slope of a line on a graph?

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The slope is determined by the rise over run, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x between two points on the line.

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is one where two quantities maintain a constant ratio or rate.