document.write( "Question 919690: on a map, 1 inch equals 20 miles if two cities are 9 inches on the map how far are they actually apart? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #557887 by josmiceli(19441) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Let $\"+d+\"$ = actual distance apart
\n" ); document.write( "Set up a ratio:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+1+%2F+20+=+9+%2F+d+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Multiply both sides by $\"+20d+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+d+=+180+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "They are 180 mi apart
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