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Properties of Proportion

The document discusses properties of proportions including: 1) The cross-multiplication property which states that if a/b = c/d, then ad = bc. 2) The alternation property which states that if a/b = c/d, then b/a = d/c. 3) Additional properties like addition, subtraction, and sum that can be used to rewrite proportions while maintaining equal ratios. Examples are provided to demonstrate applying these properties.

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Properties of Proportion

The document discusses properties of proportions including: 1) The cross-multiplication property which states that if a/b = c/d, then ad = bc. 2) The alternation property which states that if a/b = c/d, then b/a = d/c. 3) Additional properties like addition, subtraction, and sum that can be used to rewrite proportions while maintaining equal ratios. Examples are provided to demonstrate applying these properties.

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Fundamental Rule of

Proportion
If provided that x
Properties of Proportion
• Cross-Multiplication Property
If , then x
• Alternation Property
If , thenx
• Inverse property
If , then x
Properties of Proportion
• Addition Property
If , thenx
• Subtraction Property
If , thenx
• Sum Property
If , then
Rewrite the given proportion according to the property indicated
in the table and find out if the ratios in the rewritten proportions
are still equal.
Property of Original Proportion Use the cross-multiplication
Proportion property to verify the ratios are
equal. Simplify if necessary.

Alternation Property 𝑦 3
= 4 𝑦 =3 𝑎
𝑎 4
Inverse Property 3 4
= 3 𝑎=4 𝑦 → 4 𝑦 =3 𝑎
𝑦 𝑎
Addition Property 𝑦 +3 𝑎 +4
=
3 4
Subtraction Property
𝑦 −3 𝑎 − 4
=
3 4
Sum Property
For For
𝑦 𝑎 𝑦 +𝑎
+ = 7y = 3y + 3a 7a = 4(y + a)
3 4 7 7a = 4y + 4a
3a = 4y
7y = 3(y + a)
4y = 3a

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