Multiplication as Scaling Review

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What is multiplication as scaling?

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Multiplication as scaling refers to the concept of using multiplication to increase or decrease a quantity by a certain factor, effectively resizing it.

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How do you determine the numerator in a fraction to make an equation true?

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To determine the numerator, you can set up an equation based on the relationship between the numerator and the denominator, ensuring the fraction equals the desired value.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' indicates that the value on the left is less than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' indicates that the value on the left is greater than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' represent in equations?

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The symbol '=' indicates that the values on both sides of the equation are equal.

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How can you use multiplication to compare two quantities?

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You can use multiplication to scale one quantity and compare it to another by determining if the scaled quantity is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction greater than 1?

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product that is greater than the original whole number.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than 1?

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product that is less than the original whole number.

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How do you solve an inequality involving multiplication?

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To solve an inequality involving multiplication, perform the same operation on both sides of the inequality, keeping in mind that multiplying or dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality sign.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division in terms of scaling?

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Multiplication can be seen as scaling up, while division can be seen as scaling down; both operations are inverses of each other.