Homework 1/6

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What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you solve a proportion?

Back

To solve a proportion, you can cross-multiply and then divide to find the missing value.

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What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity of one.

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How do you find the unit rate from a proportional relationship?

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To find the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity.

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If 120 miles are traveled in 2 hours, what is the unit rate?

Back

60 miles/1 hour.

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What does it mean if two quantities are proportional?

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It means that as one quantity changes, the other quantity changes at a constant rate.

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What is the missing value in the proportional relationship if 3 corresponds to 15?

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The missing value is 15.

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How can you represent a proportional relationship in a table?

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A proportional relationship can be represented in a table by showing pairs of values that maintain a constant ratio.

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, how much flour is needed for 1 serving?

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1/2 cup of flour.