Ratios and Proportional Relationships

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If the ratio of red paint to yellow paint is 3:5, how much yellow paint is needed for 9 oz of red paint?

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15 oz of yellow paint.

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What is the formula to find a missing value in a proportional relationship?

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If a/b = c/d, then ad = bc.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does it mean if two ratios are proportional?

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Two ratios are proportional if they express the same relationship, meaning their cross products are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How can you find an equivalent ratio to 3/4?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number, e.g., 3/4 = (3*3)/(4*3) = 9/12.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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What is the GCD of 35 and 14?

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The GCD of 35 and 14 is 7.

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If Hilbert burns 120 calories in 30 minutes, how many calories does he burn in 10 minutes?

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40 calories.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the first step to solve for a missing value in a table of ratios?

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Identify the known ratios and set up a proportion.