Maps with decimal distances

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Using the paths shown, the distance from Belmont to Allenville is 6.5 kilometers.


How far is it from Booneville to Allenville?

To find the total distance, add up the paths:

Belmont to Booneville2.5 km
Booneville to Allenville?

You already know the total distance is 6.5 kilometers, so solve for the missing
distance:
2.5 + ? = 6.5
? = 6.5 − 2.5
? = 4
So, the distance from Booneville to Allenville is 4 kilometers.

Using the paths shown, the distance from Hillsboro to Georgetown is 4.3 kilometers.


How far is it from Hillsboro to Milford?

To find the total distance, add up the paths:

Hillsboro to Milford   ?
Milford to Georgetown   2.3 km

You already know the total distance is 4.3 kilometers, so solve for the missing
distance:
? + 2.3 = 4.3
? = 4.3 − 2.3
? = 2
So, the distance from Hillsboro to Milford is 2 kilometers.

Using the paths shown,

how far is it from Newberry to Kensington?

_____  km

To find the total distance, add up the paths:

Newberry to Newton   10 km
Newton to Lexington   4.1 km
Lexington to Kensington   7.8 km

10 + 4.1 + 7.8 = 21.9

So, the total distance from Newberry to Kensington is 21.9 kilometers.

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