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OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

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OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

A scale on a map shows that 2 inches = 25 miles. Part A How many inches on the map represent 60 miles? Enter your answer in the box. inches

OpenStudy (igreen):

What's 25 / 2? @Mvpriest6

OpenStudy (igreen):

Can you divide 25 / 2? @Mvpriest6

OpenStudy (igreen):

@zachleestone Don't give answers..plus your answer is wrong.

OpenStudy (igreen):

Well we could set up a proportion: \(\dfrac{25}{2} = \dfrac{60}{x}\) Cross multiply: \(120 = 25x\) Can you solve that for 'x'? @Mvpriest6

OpenStudy (chosenmatt):

plz don't give direct answers @zachleestone

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

sorry i was eating

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

..... 120 and 25x???/

OpenStudy (igreen):

120 = 25x Solve for 'x'..divide 25 to both sides.

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

3000

OpenStudy (igreen):

Divide, not multiply.

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

oh ha sorry

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

4.8

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

?

OpenStudy (igreen):

Yep, you got it..that's your answer.

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

thx @iGreen

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