6th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Equivalent Ratios
6.RP.A.3
Definition
Ratios that show the same comparison, found by multiplying or dividing both terms by the same number.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- 2:3 = 4:6 (multiply both parts by 2).
- Multiply or divide both quantities by the same number.
Key rule
Equivalent ratios name the same comparison, just scaled.
Memory hook
Same relationship, different numbers.