The scale on a map shows 5 centimeters =2kilometers what number of centimeters on the map represents an actual distance of 5 kilometers

PART A

12.5 cm.

Explanation:

For every 2 kilo meters, there are 5 centimeters. 5 kilo meters is 2.5 times more than 2 kilo Meters. So you multiply 5 centimeters by 2.5 and that is the answer.

PART B

8 km.

Explanation:

If you divide 5 cm by 2, you get 2.5. So divide 2 km by 2.5 and that is how you get .8.

It's like discovering the answer to a puzzle. the purpose in solving an equation is to find the value or values of the variable that makes it a true statement. any value of the variable that makes the equation true is called a solution to the equation.

Not sure what the question is but i hope this x = years100 * x