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Question 7021: Complete Three-Point Proportion Law and Ratio Values

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0013-07021 · q-20261011-advance-20261015-r02-ratio-proportion-0046

Original question and givens

Use exact numeric ratios in Q; the second component must be nonzero. A zero cross-product defect cannot legalize a zero second component. k=8/2, complete ordered pairs (x,y)=[[0, 0], [1, 20], [2, -19]]. Give (three y−kx defects, three same-k eligibility values, three y/x values or undefined). At x=0 still test whether y=0.

  • G001 — Use exact numeric ratios in Q; the second component must be nonzero. A zero cross-product defect cannot legalize a zero second component. k=8/2, complete ordered pairs (x,y)=[[0, 0], [1, 20], [2, -19]]. Give (three y−kx defects, three same-k eligibility values, three y/x values or undefined). At x=0 still test whether y=0.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

exact rational numerical ratios;each denominator needs its own guard

After

cross-multiplied equality does not legalize a zero ratio denominator

Conditions: none

A numerical ratio is not an automatic causal or geometric-similarity proof.Cross residual0 does not legalize a zero denominator,and the reverse ratio needs its own denominator guard.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: rational_ratio_definition_scope · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

point0 kx := mul(4, 0)

After

point0 kx = 0

Conditions: none

First evaluate k·x at this point,without assuming y/x is defined.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

point0 law residual := sub(0, 0)

After

point0 law residual = 0

Conditions: none

The point's proportional-law residual is y−kx.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

point=(0,0);k=4;residual=0

After

law matches=Yes;ratio=undefined

Conditions: none

At x=0 one can still test whether y=0,but y/x is undefined.Agreement at these three points does not establish the law on unlisted inputs.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_point_law_and_ratio_guard · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

point1 kx := mul(4, 1)

After

point1 kx = 4

Conditions: none

First evaluate k·x at this point,without assuming y/x is defined.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

point1 law residual := sub(20, 4)

After

point1 law residual = 16

Conditions: none

The point's proportional-law residual is y−kx.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

point1 y/x := div(20, 1)

After

point1 y/x = 20

Conditions: none

Evaluate y/x only when this point's x is nonzero.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · implies

Before

point=(1,20);k=4;residual=16

After

law matches=No;ratio=20/1

Conditions: none

At x=0 one can still test whether y=0,but y/x is undefined.Agreement at these three points does not establish the law on unlisted inputs.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_point_law_and_ratio_guard · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · calculation

Before

point2 kx := mul(4, 2)

After

point2 kx = 8

Conditions: none

First evaluate k·x at this point,without assuming y/x is defined.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S008

S010 · calculation

Before

point2 law residual := sub(-19, 8)

After

point2 law residual = -27

Conditions: none

The point's proportional-law residual is y−kx.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S009

S011 · calculation

Before

point2 y/x := div(-19, 2)

After

point2 y/x = -19/2

Conditions: none

Evaluate y/x only when this point's x is nonzero.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S010

S012 · implies

Before

point=(2,-19);k=4;residual=-27

After

law matches=No;ratio=-19/2

Conditions: none

At x=0 one can still test whether y=0,but y/x is undefined.Agreement at these three points does not establish the law on unlisted inputs.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_point_law_and_ratio_guard · Uses: G001, S011

Reverse checks

  • S012 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S011 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point2 y/x with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S010 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point2 law residual with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point2 kx with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point1 y/x with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point1 law residual with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point1 kx with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point0 law residual with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute point0 kx with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

([0/1, 16/1, -27/1], [Yes, No, No], [undefined, 20/1, -19/2])

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

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Review date: 2026-10-26

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