Chapter 5 Vocabulary Test

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A relationship between two quantities, usually expressed as a quotient of one divided by another.

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ratio

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A ratio that compares two different quantities, which have different units.

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rate

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A rate for ONE of something; always written as a ratio with a denominator of ONE.

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unit rate

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An equation in which two ratios are set equal to one another.

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proportion

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The result of multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of another. If the products are equal, the ratios are proportional.

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Cross Products Property of Proportions

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A rational number that describes the proportional relationship between two variables, represented by the letter k in the equation y=kx.

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constant of proportionality

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If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

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a reduction

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If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be

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an enlargement

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Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

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Similar

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Matching sides are called

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Corresponding Sides