PROBLEM: Use *s and @s to draw a model for the proportion 5/6 = 10/12
Please explain and show work!! :)
Thanks!!
2007-04-29 07:17:05 · 8 answers · asked by Angela 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
cross multiply to show that the two ratios form a proportion (if they are equal).
5*12 = 60
6*10 = 60
2007-04-29 07:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mathlady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
5/6 * 2/2 = 10/12
You can multiply 5/6 by 2/2 without changing the other side because 2/2 is equal to 1, therefore you do not change the problem. You could also do this in reverse with division....
5/6 = 10/12 divided by 2/2
2007-04-29 14:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
5:6::10:12
5X12=60
6X10=60
Do the two inside figures and then two outside figures by crossmultiplying if they are equal then your proportion is correct.
2007-04-29 15:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5/6=10/12 first you cross multiply 5x12 and that =60 then cross multiply 6x10 and that = 60 your answer is 60=60
2007-04-29 14:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by prooney 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so let's use *s as the side of one rectangle and @s for a different rectangle.
so we'll have a rectangle ABCD and a rectangle EFGH. they are similar (meaning proportional sides), okay?
side AB is proportional to side EF:
AB=5 and EF=10
***** and @@@@@@@@@@
side BC is proportional to side FG:
BC=6 and FG=12
****** and @@@@@@@@@@@@
make sure to draw the rectangles (use the *s and @s as sides) and label which side is which!
2007-04-29 14:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by augustbabe_83092 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless I am on the show "are you smarter than a 5th grader" I am not answering this!
2007-04-29 14:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you show us what you think is the correct way and then we'll tell you if it's right.
2007-04-29 14:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by EarthGirl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What do you think this is, a homework help service?
2007-04-29 14:19:49 · answer #8 · answered by FutureDoctor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋