Question

Gina and Derek saw some trees on their walk through the park. They made a diagram showing the distance between trees.

Answer 1

The difference between the maple and oak trees is the difference

between  $28\frac{2}{6}$  and ($11\frac{3}{6}$ + $7\frac{5}{6}$ ), which is 9 yards.

Response:

The distance between the maple tree and the oak tree is option B.

B. 9 yards

Which methods can be used to determine the distances on the line diagram?

The given parameters are;

Start → Maple tree → Oak tree → Pine tree → End

The distance from the start to the maple tree = 5 yards

The distance from the maple tree to the end = $\mathbf{28\frac{2}{6}}$ yards

Distance from the oak tree to the pine tree = $11\frac{3}{6}$ yards

Distance from the pine tree to the end = $\mathbf{7\frac{5}{6}}$ yards

Required:

The distance between the maple tree and the oak tree

Solution;

From the maple to the end, d is given as follows;

d = Maple tree to the end - Distance from the oak tree to the end

Oak to the end = Oak to pine + Pine to end

Therefore;

$Oak \ to \ the \ end = 11\frac{3}{6} + 7\frac{5}{6} = 19\frac{1}{3}$

Which gives;

$Maple \ to \ the \ oak \ tree = 28\frac{2}{6}- 19\frac{1}{3} = 9$

The distance from the maple to the oak tree = 9 yards

The correct option is; B. 9 yards

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