Proportions

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is when two ratios are equivalent and show the same value.

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x = 5

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If 2 apples cost $20, what will 5 apples cost?

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$50

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Determine whether the following ratios form a proportion: 1/2 and 2/4

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Not a Proportion

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What is the cross-multiplication method used for?

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It is used to determine if two ratios form a proportion by multiplying the means and extremes.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same relationship or value.

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x = 4

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What is the formula for finding a missing value in a proportion?

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If 3 oranges cost $12, how much do 9 oranges cost?

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$36

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What is the first step in solving a proportion?

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Identify the two ratios and set them equal to each other.