5/(5/6) = x/(7/2)
Cross multiply
35/2 = 5x/6
7 = x/3
x = 21
Hadessah H.
asked 10/29/18Sonoma bikes 5 miles to Paige's house. On a map, they measure that distance as 5/6 cm. The same shows that the mall is 3 1/2 cm from Paige's house. What is the actual distance between Paige's house and the mall?
5/(5/6) = x/(7/2)
Cross multiply
35/2 = 5x/6
7 = x/3
x = 21
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