Lesson 2

Here is a diagram that describes the cups of green and white paint in a mixture.

Select all the statements that correctly describe this diagram

The ratio of cups of white paint to cups of green paint is 2 to 4.

For every cup of green paint, there are two cups of white paint.

The ratio of cups of green paint to cups of white paint is \(4:2\).

For every cup of white paint, there are two cups of green paint.

The ratio of cups of green paint to cups of white paint is \(2:4\).

To make a snack mix, combine 2 cups of raisins with 4 cups of pretzels and 6 cups of almonds.

1. Create a diagram to represent the quantities of each ingredient in this recipe.

2. Use your diagram to complete each sentence.

   • The ratio of __________________ to __________________ to __________________ is ________ : ________ : ________.
   • There are ________ cups of pretzels for every cup of raisins.
   • There are ________ cups of almonds for every cup of raisins.

1. A square is 3 inches by 3 inches. What is its area?
2. A square has a side length of 5 feet. What is its area?
3. The area of a square is 36 square centimeters. What is the length of each side of the square?

Find the area of this quadrilateral. Explain or show your strategy.

Complete each equation with a number that makes it true.