The ratios and are equivalent ratios.

1. Is the ratio equivalent to these? Explain your reasoning.
2. Is the ratio equivalent to these? Explain your reasoning.
3. Give two more examples of ratios that are equivalent to .
4. How do you know when ratios are equivalent and when they are not equivalent?

5. Write a definition of equivalent ratios.

   Pause here so your teacher can review your work and assign you a ratio to use for your visual display.

6. Create a visual display that includes:

   • The title “Equivalent Ratios.”
   • Your best definition of the term "equivalent ratios.”
   • The ratio that your teacher assigned to you.
   • At least two examples of ratios that are equivalent to your assigned ratio.
   • An explanation of how you know that these examples are equivalent.
   • At least one example of a ratio that is not equivalent to your assigned ratio.
   • An explanation of how you know that this example is not equivalent.

   Be prepared to share your display with the class.