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The scale on a map shows that 2 inches represents 15 miles. Which proportion can be used to find the actual distance, x, represented by 30 inches on the map?
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The scale on a map shows that 2 inches represents 15 miles. Which proportion can be used to find the actual distance, x, represented by 30 inches on the map?

User Alex Myznikov
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I think it's 2/15 = 30/x

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sorry if it's wrong

User TCN
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2 / 15 = 30 / x.....2 inches to 15 miles = 30 inches to x miles

could also be :

15 /2 = x/30...15 miles to 2 inches = x miles to 30 inches

either way, u will get the same answer
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