Q. How long is the shortest route from Mesa Vista to Gibbs 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 provided. Assume roads and distances are: Mesa Vista to Elton is 15 miles, Elton to Gibbs is 10 miles, and Mesa Vista directly to Gibbs is 18 miles.
Calculate total distance through Elton: Compare the direct route with the combined route through Elton. Calculate the total distance for the route through Elton: 15 miles (Mesa Vista to Elton) + 10 miles (Elton to Gibbs) = 25 miles.
Compare direct and combined routes: Compare the direct route distance (18 miles) with the calculated combined route distance (25 miles). Determine the shortest route.
Determine shortest route: Since 18 miles is less than 25 miles, the shortest route from Mesa Vista to Gibbs is the direct road at 18 miles.