8.17 The student will create and solve problems, using proportions.

Directions

1. ∆ABC and ΔDEF are similar triangles.

2. Move the red points to change the shape of the two triangles.

3. Create proportions to find the values for the missing lengths a and b and then solve the proportions.

4. Click the checkboxes to reveal a proportion and the answer.

Practice

Quiz

Hands-On Activities

Other Web Sites

  • Edhelper This is a link to six word problems using proportions.
  • ExploreLearning Teachers have to assign the Percents and Proportions to their classes. Students should read the Exploration Guide.
  • Larson´s Software Students need to be enrolled by their teachers. Click on the Ratios, Rates, and Proportions, then click on Solving Proportions. Do the See It, Try It, and Zap It.

Lesson 6-6: Solving Problems Using Proportions

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