Geometry world problem

Question

On a town map, each unit represents 1 mile. Three houses are locaded at A (-3,1) , B (2,3) , C (4,-1). A person drives from A to B and halfway to C; what's the minimum Total distance the person may have driven. ( round to the nearest tenth ^^.

Answer 1

Draw and label a diagram!!!

1. Use the distance formula for A to B.

2. The mid point of B to C is (3, 2) - call it D

3. Use the distance formula for B to D

4. Add