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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 two ratios and set the products equal to each other.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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The unit rate is found by dividing the quantity by the number of units, expressed as 'quantity per unit'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How can you set up a proportion from a word problem?

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Identify the two ratios in the problem, then set them equal to each other to form a proportion.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the relationship between distance, rate, and time?

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The relationship is expressed by the formula: Distance = Rate × Time.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you find the missing value in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply and solve for the missing value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is a direct variation?

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Direct variation is a relationship between two variables where one variable is a constant multiple of the other.

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How can you use proportions to solve real-world problems?

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Proportions can be used to compare quantities and solve problems involving scaling, rates, and ratios.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the concept of scaling in proportions?

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Scaling involves increasing or decreasing a quantity by a certain factor, maintaining the same ratio.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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How do you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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Two ratios form a proportion if their cross products are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A