Question

chaya has a map that shows the lengths of some hiking trails. the scale is shown in the drawing. what number can you multiply each distance in the scale drawing by to find the actual distance? 3 cm = 1.5 km 3×? = 1.5

Explanation:

Step1: Set up equation

Let the multiplier be $x$. We know from the scale $3x = 1.5$.

Step2: Solve for $x$

Divide both sides of the equation $3x = 1.5$ by 3, so $x=\frac{1.5}{3}=0.5$.

Answer:

$0.5$