Set Up Proportions 5Q

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value when simplified.

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Set up the proportion for Alice's earnings: Alice earned $20.40 in 3 hours. How much would she earn in 8 hours?

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Set up the proportion for Vito's watering: Vito uses 9 liters of water for 24 flower pots. How much water (w) for 40 pots?

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What is the formula to find the cost per person for an event?

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Cost per person = Total cost / Number of people.

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Set up the proportion for Jericho's birthday party: It cost $20 for 4 people. What will it cost for 25 people?

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Set up the proportion for buying pens: 3 pens cost $0.69. What will it cost (c) for 180 pens?

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What is the cross-multiplication method in proportions?

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How do you solve for a variable in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply and then isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions state that two ratios are equal.