[tex]\begin{gathered} In\text{ the map,} \\ 0.5\text{ inches = 12 miles} \\ Actual\text{ distance betw}een\text{ the two cities = 3.0 inches.} \\ Actual\text{ distance betw}een\text{ the two cities = 6 }\times\text{ 0.5} \\ Actual\text{ distance betw}een\text{ the two cities = 6 }\times\text{ 12 miles. } \\ Actual\text{ distance betw}een\text{ the two cities = 72 miles.} \end{gathered}[/tex]