How can you check to see if two ratios form a proportion? Explain the method you used to find the answer to the previous problem

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marissa [1.9K]

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How can you check to see if two ratios form a proportion? Explain the method you used to find the answer to the previous problem

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Mathematics

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antiseptic1488 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-23T17:15:32+03:00

Answer:

In problems involving proportions, we can use cross products to test whether two ratios are equal and form a proportion. To find the cross products of a proportion, we multiply the outer terms, called the extremes, and the middle terms, called the means.

Step-by-step explanation:

In problems involving proportions, we can use cross products to test whether two ratios are equal and form a proportion. To find the cross products of a proportion, we multiply the outer terms, called the extremes, and the middle terms, called the means.

Sedaia [141] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-23T18:52:19+03:00

Sedaia [141]3 years ago

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Answer:

Write a proportion using the ratios.

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the cross products. If the cross products are equal, then the ratios form a proportion.