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Using Cross Products. Lesson 6-4. Cross Products. When you have a proportion (two equal ratios), then you have equivalent cross products. Find the cross product by multiplying the denominator of each ratio by the numerator of the other ratio.
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Using Cross Products Lesson 6-4
Cross Products • When you have a proportion (two equal ratios), then you have equivalent cross products. • Find the cross product by multiplying the denominator of each ratio by the numerator of the other ratio.
Example: Do the ratios form a proportion? Check using cross products. 4 3 , 12 9 These two ratios DO form a proportion because their cross products are the same. 12 x 3 = 36 9 x 4 = 36
Example 2 5 2 , 8 3 No, these two ratios DO NOT form a proportion, because their cross products are different. 8 x 2 = 16 3 x 5 = 15
Solving a Proportion Using Cross Products • Use the cross products to create an equation. • Solve the equation for the variable using the inverse operation.
Example: Solve the Proportion Start with the variable. 20 k = 17 68 Simplify. Now we have an equation. To get the k by itself, divide both sides by 68. 68k 17(20) = 68k = 340 68 68 k 5 =