Question 1097487
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(distance on paper map)/(distance in real life) = (distance on paper map)/(distance in real life)


(2.5 inches)/(5 miles) = (9.25 inches)/(x miles)


2.5/5 = 9.25/x


2.5x = 5*9.25


2.5x = 46.25


2.5x/2.5 = 46.25/2.5


x = 18.5


The two houses are 18.5 miles apart
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