What is a proportion?

Proportions and Solving Proportions

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
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How do you solve a proportion?
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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the numbers and then divide to find the unknown.
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What does it mean for two ratios to be proportional?
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Two ratios are proportional if they represent the same relationship or if they can be simplified to the same fraction.
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What is a ratio?
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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.
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What is the simplest form of a ratio?
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The simplest form of a ratio is when the numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If there are 10 frisbees and 8 bones, what is the ratio of bones to frisbees?
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The ratio of bones to frisbees is 8/10, which simplifies to 4/5.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the cross-multiplication method?
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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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