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Illustrative Math-Media4Math Alignment

 

 

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 2

Introducing Ratios

Lesson 14: Solving Equivalent Ratio Problems

Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.

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This image illustrates proportions using two equivalent ratios, represented by measuring cups and cupcakes. It simplifies proportions to relatable everyday examples. It connects proportions to practical examples, emphasizing the real-world relevance.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image uses coins to demonstrate proportions. The image compares groups of quarters and nickels to highlight equivalent ratios (3:1 and 6:2). It solidifies the concept of equivalent ratios through another real-life example, reinforcing the idea.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image demonstrates proportions through a scale model example, comparing the height and width ratios of the Eiffel Tower in two scales. It highlights the application of proportions in scaling and models, bridging abstract and practical understanding.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image shows proportionality between dimes and pennies using equivalent ratios (1:4 and 3:12). Mathematical steps verify proportionality. It introduces proportional reasoning and calculation steps to ensure clarity in identifying proportional relationships.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image presents proportional triangles, with side lengths maintaining equivalent ratios (2:3:4 and 6:9:12). It demonstrates geometric applications of proportions, extending the concept to shapes and measurements.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image contrasts proportionality with non-proportional groups of coins (dimes and nickels). Ratios differ, clarifying when proportions do not exist. It explains non-proportionality to deepen understanding of proportional relationships.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image poses a question about proportional triangles, asking for the missing value (x) to maintain proportionality. It introduces problem-solving involving proportions, encouraging engagement and application.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image solves the posed proportion problem by finding the value of x using equivalent ratios (x/6 = 7/3). It breaks down the process of solving proportions, reinforcing mathematical reasoning.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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This image demonstrates proportionality in coins by calculating the number of nickels required for proportional groups (2/5 = 6/x). It closes the sequence with a real-world problem, consolidating the topic and providing a practical application.

Proportions are a foundational concept in mathematics, connecting ratios to real-world applications. Examples like those in this collection help students visualize and reason about proportional relationships in meaningful contexts, solidifying their understanding.

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The image shows a hurdler jumping over a hurdle, with an overlay of the golden ratio (1.618). It introduces the concept of rates by visually showing motion and proportions. This image sets the stage for understanding rates as a mathematical relationship and connects to the idea of proportion and efficiency, aligning with rates' use in describing relationships.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image depicts a gas station with the formula Rate = a / b, where b ­≠ 0, defining rate as a ratio of two different units. It introduces the formal definition of rates, providing a foundation for subsequent examples that apply this definition in real-world contexts.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image shows a car at a gas station with the formula Speed = Distance / Time, explaining speed as a specific example of rate. It connects the abstract concept of rates to a concrete example (speed), making the topic relatable and easier to understand.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image highlights a gasoline pump with the formula Rate = Dollars / Gallon, illustrating the cost of gasoline as an example of rate. It applies the concept of rates to another common scenario, reinforcing the idea of rates in daily life and extending understanding from speed to cost per unit.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image depicts a car with the formula Fuel Efficiency Rate = Miles / Gallon, explaining how fuel efficiency is measured as a rate. It introduces a third example of rates, connecting to environmental and economic considerations, and further solidifying understanding.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image shows a fruit market with the formula Rate = Dollars / Pound, illustrating the cost of fruits and vegetables per unit weight. It expands the application of rates to another familiar scenario, demonstrating versatility in its use across contexts.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image shows a carton of eggs priced at $4 a dozen, defining a unit rate where b = 1, expressed as whole numbers or decimals. It introduces the concept of unit rates, a special type of rate, laying the groundwork for calculations in subsequent images.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image features lemons priced at $2.50 for 5, with the calculation Unit Rate = 2.50 / 5 = 0.50 per lemon. It provides a step-by-step calculation of unit rates, reinforcing the concept introduced earlier with practical application.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image illustrates the cost of 5 pounds of ground beef at $15.75, with the calculation Unit Rate = 15.75 / 5 = 3.25 per pound. It demonstrates another example of calculating unit rates, solidifying the learner's ability to perform similar calculations.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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The image shows a runner covering 8 miles in 1.25 hours, with the calculation Speed = 8 / 1.25 = 6.4 miles/hour. It reinforces the speed example from earlier, providing another opportunity to apply the concept of rates to motion.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents focuses on understanding and applying the concept of rates, which are comparisons of two quantities with different units.

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This image establishes the mathematical foundation for understanding ratios with an iconic example.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Definition of a ratio as a relationship between two quantities using sports balls. It introduces the concept of ratios in an accessible and relatable way.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Visual example of ratios using soccer balls and basketballs, expressed as 5:2, 5 to 2, and 5 / 2. Illustrates how ratios can be represented in multiple formats.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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A table summarizing different ratios derived from the group of balls, e.g., soccer to baseball or soccer to basketball. Shows how to systematically calculate and organize ratios from a dataset.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Simplification of ratios in the table, e.g., 4 / 2 becomes 2 / 1. Highlights the importance of simplifying ratios for clarity and consistency.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Application of ratios to geometric shapes (circles, triangles, hexagons) with a table of ratios. Extends the concept of ratios to other objects, demonstrating versatility.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Simplified ratios in the table for geometric shapes. Reinforces the practice of simplifying ratios for better comprehension.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Example of a three-term ratio (Red : Yellow : Blue = 6 : 4 : 3) using lollipops. Expands understanding of ratios to include three quantities.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Three-term ratios applied to a recipe: Flour : Sugar : Milk = 3 : 2 : 1. Connects ratios to real-world applications, specifically in cooking.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Fractions in ratios: Milk to Water = 1/4 : 1/2, simplified to 1 : 2. Demonstrates handling fractional ratios and simplifying them to whole numbers.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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Demonstrates equivalent ratios by simplifying fractions for Red:Green (4:2 to 2:1) and Strawberries:Lemons (6:3 to 2:1). Emphasizes the concept of equivalent ratios by showing how they simplify to the same value, reinforcing previous examples.

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps students understand proportional reasoning, scaling, and comparative analysis. These examples provide a bridge between abstract mathematical principles and real-world applications, helping students grasp the utility of ratios.

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This is part of a collection of math clip art images that explain different aspects of ratios, proportions, and percents.

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This is part of a collection of math clip art images that explain different aspects of ratios, proportions, and percents.

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This is part of a collection of math clip art images that explain different aspects of ratios, proportions, and percents.

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This is part of a collection of math clip art images that explain different aspects of ratios, proportions, and percents.

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This is part of a collection of math clip art images that explain different aspects of ratios, proportions, and percents.

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This is part of a collection of math clip art images that explain different aspects of ratios, proportions, and percents.

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Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 1

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This example demonstrates how to solve a proportion problem where two ratios a:b and c:d are proportional. Given the values b = 3, c = 4, and d = 6, we need to find the value of a. The proportion is set up as a / 3 = 4 / 6, which is then solved to find that a = 2.

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This example illustrates solving a proportion problem using similar triangles with algebraic expressions. Two triangles are shown, one with sides of 6 and 9, and the other with sides of 2x and 2x + 9. The problem requires setting up a proportion: 6 / 9 = 2x / (2x + 9). Solving this equation leads to x = 9, which then allows us to find the side lengths of 18 and 27.

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This example demonstrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles. Two right triangles are shown, one with legs of 7 and 9, and the other with legs of 14 and x. The problem requires finding the length of side x by setting up a proportion based on the similar triangles: 7 / 9 = 14 / x. Solving this equation leads to x = 18.

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This example illustrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles with algebraic expressions. Two right triangles are shown, one with legs of 5 and 8, and the other with legs of 2x and (2x + 6). The problem requires setting up a proportion: 5 / 8 = 2x / (2x + 6). Solving this equation leads to x = 5, which then allows us to find the side lengths of 10 and 16.

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This example demonstrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles with special angles (30°-60°-90°). Two triangles are shown, with the smaller one having sides of 6√3 and 6, and the larger one having sides of x and 12. The problem requires finding the length of side x by setting up a proportion: (6√3) / 6 = x / 12. Solving this equation leads to x = 12√3.

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This example illustrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles with special angles (30°-60°-90°) and algebraic expressions. Two triangles are shown, with the smaller one having sides of 16 and 8, and the larger one having sides of (3x + 4) and 2x. The problem requires setting up a proportion: 16 / 8 = (3x + 4) / 2x. Solving this equation leads to x = 4, which then allows us to find the side lengths of 8 and 16.

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This example demonstrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles. Two right triangles are shown, with the smaller one having sides of 4 and 3, and the larger one having sides of x and 12. The problem requires finding the length of side x by setting up a proportion: 4 / 3 = x / 12. Solving this equation leads to x = 16.

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This example illustrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles with algebraic expressions. Two right triangles are shown, with the smaller one having sides of (3x + 4) and 6, and the larger one having sides of 3x and 3x. The problem requires setting up a proportion: 8 / 6 = (3x + 4) / 3x. Solving this equation leads to x = 4, which then allows us to find the side lengths of 12 and 16.

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This example demonstrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles. Two right triangles are shown, with the left one having sides of 12 and 5, and the right one having sides of x and 15. The problem requires finding the length of side x by setting up a proportion: 12 / 5 = x / 15. Solving this equation leads to x = 36.

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This example illustrates solving a proportion problem using similar right triangles with algebraic expressions. Two right triangles are shown, with the left one having sides of 12 and 5, and the right one having sides of 10x + 8 and 5x. The problem requires setting up a proportion: 12 / 5 = (10x + 8) / 5x. Solving this equation leads to x = 4, which then allows us to find the side lengths of 20 and 48.

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Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 19

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Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

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This example demonstrates solving a proportion problem using similar isosceles right triangles. Two 45-45-90 triangles are shown, with one having sides labeled y and 5√2, and the other having sides labeled x and 12. The problem requires finding the lengths of both x and y using the special properties of isosceles right triangles and proportions.

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Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 2

Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 2

Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 2

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

This example illustrates solving a proportion where b is expressed as x + 1, and c and d are given constants (c = 3, d = 2). The goal is to solve for a using the proportion a / b = c / d. By substituting the known values, we set up the equation a / (x + 1) = 3 / 2 and solve for a, resulting in the expression a = (3(x + 1)) / 2.

Proportions
Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 20

Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 20

Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 20

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

This example illustrates solving a proportion problem using similar isosceles right triangles with algebraic expressions. Two 45-45-90 triangles are shown, with one having sides labeled 15√2 and 15, and the other having sides labeled √2 * 5x and y. The problem requires finding the length of y in terms of x using the special properties of isosceles right triangles and proportions.

Proportions
Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 21

Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 21

Math Example--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents--Solving Proportions: Example 21

Topic

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Description

This example demonstrates solving a proportion problem using similar isosceles triangles. Two isosceles triangles are shown, with the smaller one having sides of 30 and 16, and the larger one having sides of x and 20. The problem requires finding the length of side x by setting up a proportion: 30 / 16 = x / 20. Solving this equation leads to x = 37.5.

Proportions