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OpenStudy (the_legend_of_kris):

there are many different types of snowflakes. This fact is easy to see when they're magnified, for example at a ratio of 12:1, in cm. If the magnified image of a snowflake is 15 cm, how large is it in real life

OpenStudy (meredith17):

15/x = 12/1 solve for x

OpenStudy (meredith17):

and welcome to open study :)

OpenStudy (meredith17):

lets do this step by step ill help you

OpenStudy (meredith17):

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OpenStudy (the_legend_of_kris):

Sorry. Was busy, but okay. 15*1=15 12*x= idk

OpenStudy (meredith17):

okay ur equation is 115=12x mow flip it 12x=15 and divide both sides by 12

OpenStudy (the_legend_of_kris):

12/12=1 15/12=1.25

OpenStudy (meredith17):

yep 12x/12= x 15/12=5/4 x=5/4

OpenStudy (the_legend_of_kris):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (meredith17):

close your question and have a great day

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