In this scale drawing, the height of the beanbag toss target is represented by x inches. Since the scale is 3 inches : 2 feet, we can set up a proportion to find x:
3 inches = 2 feet
x inches = 7.5 inches
2 feet = x inches
Cross-multiplying, we get:
3 * x = 2 * 7.5
3x = 15
Dividing by 3 on both sides, we get:
x = 5
Therefore, the equation that can be used to determine x, the height of the beanbag toss target, is:
x = 5
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Question
The picture is a scale drawing of a beanbag toss target that Morris made for his grandson’s birthday.
7.5 in.
6 in.
Scale
3 in. : 2 ft
Which equation can be used to determine x, the height of the beanbag toss target
3 answers
Which equation can be used to determine x, the height of the beanbag toss target?
Responses
A
3 = x
2 7.5
3 = x 2 7.5
B 7.5x = 2(3)7.5 x = 2(3)
C
3 = 7.5
2 x
3 = 7.5 2 x
D 2x = 7.5(3)
Responses
A
3 = x
2 7.5
3 = x 2 7.5
B 7.5x = 2(3)7.5 x = 2(3)
C
3 = 7.5
2 x
3 = 7.5 2 x
D 2x = 7.5(3)
The correct equation that can be used to determine x, the height of the beanbag toss target is:
D. 2x = 7.5(3)
D. 2x = 7.5(3)