1 / 4.5 = x / 39....1 inch to 4.5 ft = x inches to 39 ft
cross multiply
(4.5)(x) = (1)(39)
4.5x = 39
x = 39 / 4.5
x = 8.7 inches <==
They are equal. They're equal because if you simplify 500/600, it becomes 5/6.
2. 12x5y
3.7.402 x 10^6
4. 2.36 x 10^2, 2.36 x 10^3, 23.6 x 10^3