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