Solve proportions: word problems
Solve proportions: word problems
What you'll learn
- Identify the ratio relationship and relevant values from a word problem to set up a proportion equation with 80% accuracy.
- Solve proportion word problems using cross-multiplication and division, showing all steps, to find the missing value with 75% accuracy.
- Explain in writing, using mathematical vocabulary, how a proportion represents an equivalent relationship between two ratios in the context of a given word problem.
- Apply proportional reasoning to solve real-world word problems involving unit rates, scaling, and similar situations, demonstrating understanding by providing correct answers with appropriate units in at least 3 out of 4 attempts.
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Solve proportions: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
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You'll be able to: Identify the ratio relationship and relevant values from a word problem to set up a proportion equation with 80% accuracy; Solve proportion word problems using cross-multiplication and division, showing all steps, to find the….
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