Advanced Proportional Reasoning

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What is a direct proportion?

A direct proportion is a relationship between two variables such that when one variable increases, the other increases proportionally.

What is an inverse proportion?

An inverse proportion is when one value increases, the other decreases proportionally, and vice versa, maintaining a constant product.

How do you graph a direct proportion?

A direct proportion can be graphed as a straight line through the origin.

How can you identify proportional relationships in a table?

Check if the ratios of corresponding values are constant throughout the table.

What is a complex proportion, and how is it solved?

A complex proportion involves ratios with multiple terms that require simplification or expansion before solving, often involving algebraic manipulation.