SOLUTION: a map has a scale 1 inch :10 miles solve for 3 inches

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Question 420701: a map has a scale 1 inch :10 miles
solve for 3 inches
Answer by MathLover1(20855) About Me  (Show Source):
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1+in+%3A10+ml+=+3+in+%3Ax+ml

1+in+%2F10+ml+=+3+in%2Fx+ml.......cross multiply

1+in+%2Ax+ml+=+3+in+%2A10+ml
x+=+30+ml