Question

Describe what makes a proportion. Give a example of a proportion

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A proportion is an equation that states two ratios are equal. In other words, a proportion is a statement that two ratios are equivalent.

For example, consider the proportion: 2/4 = x/6. In this proportion, the ratio of 2 to 4 is equal to the ratio of x to 6. By cross multiplying, we can solve for x:

2 x 6 = 4 x x
=> 12 = 4x
=> x = 3

Therefore, the proportion 2/4 = 3/6 is true.