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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 3: River Ratios This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In going from point A to point B, why should a river take the circuitous route it does instead of a direct path? Furthermore, what information can the ratio of the river's length to its straight-line distance tell us? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river's motion are explained. In the process, the so-called Meander Ratio is explored. Students construct a mathematical model of a meandering river using the TI-Nspire. Having built the model, students then use it to generate data to find the average of many Meander Ratios. The results show that on average the Meander Ratio is equal to pi. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Ratios and Proportions: Scale Drawings | Video Transcript: Ratios and Proportions: Scale Drawings
This is the transcript that goes with the video segment entitled Video Tutorial: Ratios and Proportions: Scale Drawings. This is part of a collection of video transcripts for the video tutorial series on Ratios. To see the complete collection of transcripts, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Video Transcript LibraryTo see the complete collection of video transcriptsy, click on this link. Video LibraryTo see the complete collection of videos in the Video Library, click on this link. |
Ratios and Rates |
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Video Transcript: Ratios and Proportions: Solving Proportions | Video Transcript: Ratios and Proportions: Solving Proportions
This is the transcript that goes with the video segment entitled Video Tutorial: Ratios and Proportions: Solving Proportions. This is part of a collection of video transcripts for the video tutorial series on Ratios. To see the complete collection of transcripts, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Video Transcript LibraryTo see the complete collection of video transcriptsy, click on this link. |
Ratios and Rates |
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Video Transcript: Ratios and Proportions: What Are Proportions? | Video Transcript: Ratios and Proportions: What Are Proportions?
This is the transcript that goes with the video segment entitled Video Tutorial: Ratios and Proportions: What Are Proportions? This is part of a collection of video transcripts for the video tutorial series on Ratios. To see the complete collection of transcripts, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Video Transcript LibraryTo see the complete collection of video transcriptsy, click on this link. |
Ratios and Rates |
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Video Transcript: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Transcript: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps | Video Transcript: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps
What Are Ratios?A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 11 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 11
TopicRatios DescriptionThis video focuses on solving proportions algebraically, converting them into equations to solve real-world problems. Examples include predator-prey ratios, scaling pizza dough recipes, and creating shades of paint. The video demonstrates methods for handling terms in denominators and simplifying ratios to whole numbers. |
Ratios and Rates |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 12 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 12
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video explains how proportions are used to create scale drawings, ensuring geometric figures remain proportional. Examples include finding dimensions in similar triangles, scaling architectural models, and solving geometric problems. The concept of proportional relationships is key to accurate scaling. |
Ratios and Rates |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 19
TopicRatios DescriptionThe video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions |
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Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 10 | Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 10
TopicRatios DescriptionProportions are explained as equivalent ratios used to solve real-world problems. Examples include matching juice mixtures and adjusting recipes. The video uses ratio tables and number lines to scale ratios proportionally in practical applications. |
Ratios and Rates |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3 | VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, 3
TopicEquations DescriptionThe video investigates the geometry of river meanders using the concept of the meander ratio, calculated as the ratio of a river’s sinuous length to its straight-line length. It uses a TI-Nspire calculator to simulate river paths and compute ratios. Key vocabulary includes meander ratio, sinuous length, and geometric modeling. Applications highlight the mathematical modeling of natural phenomena and the occurrence of pi in nature. |
Applications of Equations and Inequalities, Variables and Unknowns, Variable Expressions and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents |