No. It doesn’t, the square root is different than the approximate length.
X(a+b)-y(a+b)
*factor out (a+b)*
=(a+b)(x-y)
Use the distance formula.
Points S and W.



~3.6
Points S and T




~3.6
Points T and U




~3.1
Points U and V



~4
Points V and W




~3.3
Add all these together.
3.3 + 3.1 + 4 + 3.1 + 3.6
≈17
Answer:
(A)6 kilometers
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we determine the value of a using Pythagoras Theorem.

Therefore:
Distance along the long route = 8 + 15 =23 km
Distance along the shortcut =17 km
Difference =23-17 =6km
Therefore, Mr. Jones bikes 6km less when he takes the shortcut instead of the long route.
2 3/4 is greater then 2 2/3