Midterm Review 2024

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is a constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities. For example, if y = kx, then k is the constant of proportionality.

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What is the result of -10 + 8?

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-2

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What is 5 1/4 as a mixed number?

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5 1/2

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 2 and there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?

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8

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Define ratio in mathematics.

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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What does it mean for two quantities to be proportional?

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Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio to each other.

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What is the formula for finding the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality (k) can be found using the formula k = y/x, where y and x are the two proportional quantities.

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What is the difference between a ratio and a fraction?

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A ratio compares two quantities, while a fraction represents a part of a whole.

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How do you solve the equation 2x = 8?

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To solve for x, divide both sides by 2: x = 4.