Understanding Proportions through Cross Multiplication

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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 solve for a variable in a proportion?

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You can solve for a variable in a proportion by cross multiplying.

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What does cross multiplication involve?

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Cross multiplication involves multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other ratio.

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If 4/10 = N/25, what is the first step to solve for N?

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Cross multiply to get 4 * 25 = 10 * N.

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What is the result of cross multiplying 4/10 and N/25?

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100 = 10N.

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How do you isolate the variable N in the equation 100 = 10N?

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Divide both sides by 10 to get N = 10.

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What does the equation 9M = 72 tell us about M?

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M is exactly 8, since 72 divided by 9 equals 8.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 20X = 120?

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Divide both sides by 20 to find X.

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What is the value of X in the equation 20X = 120?

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X is 6, since 120 divided by 20 equals 6.

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What is the purpose of cross multiplication in solving proportions?

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Cross multiplication helps to eliminate the fractions and simplify the equation.