Proportions-6th grade

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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 missing value in a proportion?

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To solve for a missing value, you can cross-multiply and then divide.

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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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If 3/5 = x/15, what is x?

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x = 9.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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Complete the ratio: 2:3 = x:12. What is x?

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x = 8.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and vice versa.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 4:5, how many cats are there if there are 20 dogs?

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There are 16 cats.

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What does it mean to scale a ratio?

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Scaling a ratio means multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same number.

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If 5:10 is a ratio, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form is 1:2.