SOLUTION: THe straight line distance from sandy beach to lake serenity on the mape is 1 and 1/2inches. What is the straight line distance for the same two towns in miles. reminder** scale= 1

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Question 219636: THe straight line distance from sandy beach to lake serenity on the mape is 1 and 1/2inches. What is the straight line distance for the same two towns in miles. reminder** scale= 1/4 inches equal 6 miles.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.5/.25=x/6
.25x=6*1.2
.25x=9
x=9/.25
x=36 miles.