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

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meredith17 · Answer

15/x = 12/1
solve for x

meredith17 · Answer

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meredith17 · Answer

lets do this step by step ill help you

meredith17 · Answer

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the_legend_of_kris · Answer

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

meredith17 · Answer

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

the_legend_of_kris · Answer

12/12=1
15/12=1.25

meredith17 · Answer

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

the_legend_of_kris · Answer

Thank you!

meredith17 · Answer

close your question and have a great day