Q. How long is the shortest route from McLain to Austinburg using the roads shown?If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.____ miles
Identify Roads and Distances: Identify the roads and their distances on the map. Assume the roads and distances are: McLain to Riverside is 15 miles, Riverside to Austinburg is 10 miles, and McLain directly to Austinburg is 25 miles.
Calculate Total Distance: Compare the direct route to the combined route through Riverside. Calculate the total distance through Riverside: 15 miles (McLain to Riverside) + 10 miles (Riverside to Austinburg) = 25 miles.
Compare Direct and Combined Routes: Compare the direct route (25 miles) with the route through Riverside (25 miles). Since both routes are equal, choose the direct route for simplicity.
Choose Shortest Route: Since the direct route and the route through Riverside are the same, the shortest route is 25 miles.