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The scale of a map is 2cm:15km. Find the actual distance for each map distance. 6cm:Xkm
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The scale of a map is 2cm:15km. Find the actual distance for each map distance. 6cm:Xkm

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x = 45
To solve, write the equation as such:
2/15 = 6/x
Cross multiply
2x = 90
x = 45
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