Not sure what x' means but
seems to be the reverse distributive property
normally written as
a(b+c)=ab+ac
we can see the similarity
a(x'+y)=ax+ay
distributive property
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Much depends on how accurate an estimate you want.
If "to the nearest hundred" would be acceptable (it's a lot of work),
Round off 542817 to 542820 and 27398 to 2740. Then you'd want to subtract 2740 from 542820. (Again, it's a lot of work.)
Otherwise round off to the nearest thousand: 543000 - 27000.
Or go to the nearest ten thousand: 540,000 - 30,000 = 510,000 (estimate)
200 miles over 5 inches = 50 miles over x inches
200/5 = 50/x = 200x/250 =
x = 250/200 = 1.25
1.25 inches = 50 miles
Three thousand one hundred ninty-two