Chapter 7

Coordinates, Ratio and Proportion

Naming points with (x, y) coordinates, and beginning ratio and proportion — with an interactive exercise.

We name points with coordinates and begin ratio and proportion.

Coordinates

A point is written as (x, y): the first number is how far across (x), the second is how far up (y). So (4, 3) is 4 across and 3 up.

Ratio and proportion

A ratio compares amounts, like 2 : 3. In proportion, amounts grow together: if 1 cake needs 2 cups of flour, 3 cakes need 6 cups.

Remember

  • Coordinates: (across, up) = (x, y).
  • Proportion: quantities grow at the same rate.

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