Solving Proportions

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and then isolate the variable.

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What is cross-multiplication?

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Cross-multiplication is a method used to solve proportions by multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other ratio.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means that they represent the same relationship or proportion between two quantities.

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x = -3 or x = 1.

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k = 24.

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x = 20.

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x = 4.

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