Kathryn L.
asked • 02/14/18word problem help
Aaron's lives halfway between Wheeling and Parkersburg. It is about 80 miles between Wheeling and Parkersburg. If Aaron's home is 35 miles to Parkersburg, how far then is his home to Wheeling?
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If I read this question literally it cannot be answered. If the two cities are 80 miles apart, a point exactly halfway between them would have to be at least 40 miles from each. It could be more than 40 if it's not on the line directly between them, but it can't be less.
Andrew M.
Which is the reason Kathryn amended it to "He lives about halfway."
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Andrew M. answered • 02/14/18
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80 - 35 = 45 miles to Wheeling from Aaron's house
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