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A map has a scale of 1/2 inch to 4 miles. The shortest distance between two cities on the map measures 8 inches. If d represents the shortest distance between the two cities, what is d?

13 years ago

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Ms. Sue
Cross multiply and solve for x.

(1/2) / 4 = 8 / d

13 years ago

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