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Using the number lines shown,
what is the equivalent fraction to 4/4

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Final answer:

The equivalent fraction to 4/4 on a number line is typically 1, indicating a typo. In the context of scale factor and proportions, if a scale factor is given as 1:4 and you have a scale dimension, solving a proportion will yield the actual dimension.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the information provided, the equivalent fraction to 4/4 is 1/4. However, this seems like a typo, since 4/4 is actually equal to 1.

To find the equivalent of 1/4 using the provided scale factor 1:4, we would proceed with the proportion. When dealing with scale dimensions and actual dimensions, a proportion can help us find missing values.

For instance, if the scale factor is 1:2 and the scale dimension is 4, the proportion to find the actual dimension (x) would be:

1/2 = 4/x

To solve this, you would cross-multiply and divide, leading to:

x = 4 * (2/1) = 8.

This same method of creating and solving proportions can be applied to scale drawings or models where you are given a scale factor, such as 1/4":4' (1/4 inch to 4 feet), and a measurement in either scale or actual size, to find the missing dimension.

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