Algebra 2 09/01/16 EQ: How do I set up and solve a proportion Algebra 2 09/01/16 EQ: How do I set up and solve a proportion? HW: pg 100 # 3-39 odd WU: Robert wants to earn enough money to pay for his bills that totals $770. He earns $220 from job A. How many hours does he have to work in job B is he earns $11 per hour?
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Proportion When one fraction equals another 5 𝑥 = 15 24 How do we solve it? Cross – multiply 5(24) = x(15) 120 = 15x x = 8
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Setting up word problems Order does not matter as long as you are consistent. 4 x 4/6 = x/15 or 4/x = 6/15 x = 10 6 15