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Solving Proportions. Objective: Learn to solve proportions. . Cross Product. What is cross product? Cross product is the product (multiplication) of numbers on the diagonal when comparing two ratios. Example: . Cross Multiply. More Cross Product. Helpful Hint:
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Solving Proportions Objective: Learn to solve proportions.
Cross Product What is cross product? Cross product is the product (multiplication) of numbers on the diagonal when comparing two ratios. Example: Cross Multiply
More Cross Product Helpful Hint: The cross product represents the numerator of the fraction when a common denominator is found by multiplying the denominators.
Try This! Tell whether the ratios are proportional. Find the cross product Since the cross products are not equal, the ratios are not proportional.
Try This! A mixture for a certain brand of tea should be 3 parts tea to 1 part sugar. If you combine 4 tablespoons of sugar with 12 tablespoons of tea, will the mixture be correct? Set up ratios Find cross products The ratios are equal. The mixture will be correct.
Try This! Find cross products Solve the proportion. Solve for x
Haley weighs 55 lbs and sits on a seesaw 4 ft away from its center. If Josh sits 5ft away from the center and the seesaw is balanced, how much does Josh weigh( j )? ? H J Physical Science Application 4 5 Set up the proportion Find cross product Josh weighs 44 lb.
Example 1: Tell whether the ratios are proportional.
Example 2: Solve each proportion.
Example 3: Allyson weighs 95 lbs and sits on a seesaw 3 ft away from its center. If Marco sits 8 ft away from the center and the seesaw is balanced, how much does Marco weigh?