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You can look at the ratio that is given to you for example in geometry... It is used to compare two ratios or make equivalent fractions. Use the ratio and make that the denominator of the proportion and cross multiply.
A proportion will help you solve problems like the one below. Jane has a box of apples and Oranges in the ratio of 2:3. If she has six apples, how many oranges does she have?
Before we begin to set up proportions for a word problem, we will concentrate on solving proportions. Remember, a proportion is a comparison between two ratios. The proportion shown below compares two ratios which are in the fraction form. 1 x - = - 2 6
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How do you solve the proportion of something?
There cannot be a "proportion of something": proportion is a relationship between two things, and how you solve it depends on whether they (or their transformations) are in direct proportion or inverse proportion.
What is the math term VEST?
variable equation solve it test it
Can you solve for a variable in an expression?
No, you can only simplify an expression. To solve for a variable, it must be in an equation.
Can you solve for the value of a variable in an expression?
Yes
What do you use to solve for the unknown variable?
Equations are used to find the solution to the unknown variable.
