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Suppose that you run out of gas at milepost 67 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Your map shows a town at milepost 81 and a town at milepost 56. Which is your closest source of gasoline?
Please I need help setting the equation up so I can solve it..I have no idea!
Suppose that you run out of gas at milepost 67 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Your map shows a town at milepost 81 and a town at milepost 56. Which is your closest source of gasoline?
Please I need help setting the equation up so I can solve it..I have no idea!
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Option 1 gas is available at 81, distance is 81 - your location = 81 -67 =14 miles away,
Option 2 gas is available at 56, distance is 56- your location = 56 - 67 = -11 miles, the - sign means the gas station is behind you 11 miles
The town at milepost 56 is 3 miles closer to you.
Option 2 gas is available at 56, distance is 56- your location = 56 - 67 = -11 miles, the - sign means the gas station is behind you 11 miles
The town at milepost 56 is 3 miles closer to you.