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Quiz Review
Term | Definition |
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ratio | a comparison of two quantities using division can be written 3 ways ex. 3:2, 3 to 2 or 3/2 ORDER is important! |
proportion | Equation that states that two ratios are equal to one another ex. 1/4 = 3/12 |
equivalent Ratios | ratios that have the same value ex. 1/2 = 2/4 |
How to determine if ratios are equivalent | 1. Divide each ratio and see if they are equal OR 2. Calculate cross products (by multiplying) to see if they are equal |
Setting up a proportion | Make sure to line up the same units!!! Order is important!!! Ex. Yellow marbles over blue marbles = yellow marbles over blue marbles |
Solve for a missing value in a proportion | Use cross products to write a one step equation and solve for the variable by dividing both sides by the coefficient. ex. 1/2 = x/4 2x = 1(4) 2x = 4 /2 /2 x = 2 |