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6.2
Writing and Solving
Proportions

Bell Ringer:
1. Donald feeds his dog 35 treats in 5
days. Find the unit rate.

2. Write the equivalent rate.

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Bell ringer continued...

3.

Proportion: an equation that states that two

ratios are equal.

How would I find x in this equation?

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Solve.

Solving Proportions Using Algebra

Multiply each side by 12.

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Use algebra to solve the proportions...

Setting up a proportion.

Yesterday you rode your bike 18 miles in 2.5

hours. Today you plan to ride for 3.5 hours.
If you ride at the same rate as yesterday,
how far will you ride?

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Each day, an elephant eats 5 lbs of food for

every 100 lbs of it's baby weight. How much
does a 9300 lb elephant eat per day?

How much food would a 12,500 lb elephant

eat per day?