Question

Brandon is finding the shortest route to the City. One route goes from Brandon's town through two towns. The miles between the towns are 131 miles, 37 miles, and 63 miles. Another route goes from Brandon's town through one town. The miles between the towns are 70 miles and 159 miles. Brandon writes 131 + 37 + 63 < 70 + 159 to show which route is the shortest. Is Brandon correct ?

Answer 1

Brandon is wrong because 131+37+63=231 and the second city 70+159=229 so that means the equation would actually be 131+37+63>70+159. Hope you get it right!