Proportion Problems

The video tutorial introduces the concept of proportions, explaining that they are statements of equality between two ratios. It demonstrates how to solve proportion problems using number line diagrams, providing examples with variables x, y, and t. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of aligning tick marks on number lines to find equivalent ratios and verifies solutions mathematically. Viewers are encouraged to practice solving proportions using the methods shown.

What is the value of y in the proportion 3/4 equals y over 8?

Describe how to represent the ratio 2/3 on a number line.

What is the process to verify that the ratio 2/3 equals 8/12?