Solving Proportions and Scale

Solve for x 

• x = 16

• x = 28

• x = 1/26

• x = 26

Solve the proportion.

• q=2

• q=9

• q=4.5

• q=6

Solve for x

• x = 19.6

• x = 5/98

• x = 101/5

Solve for x 

• x = 6

• x = 25

• x = 28

• x = 17

What is a proportion?

• When two ratios can be simplified

• When two ratios are equivalent and show the same value

• When two ratios have the exact same numbers

• When two ratios can be multiplied by 2

Solve the proportion.

• 10.8

• 7.5

Explain your answer.

• 1

• 3

• 9

• 8

Are the fractions equivalent?

• Yes

• No

What is the actual number of kilometers that is represented by 15 cm on the map?

• 37.5

• 90

• 225

• 20

Determine whether each pair of ratios forms a proportion

• Proportion

• Not a Proportion