on a map 1/2 inch represents 50 miles. How long would a line need to be to represent 750 miles. so I thought I should divide 750 by 50 than multiply 15 { the answer I got } by 1/2 but I have a feeling its wrong

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You could use a proportion.

(1/2)/50 = x/750

50x = 375

x = 7.5 inches

Your figures are right.