Question

the units of the subway map below are in miles. suppose the routes between stations are straight. find the approximate distance a passenger would travel between stations b and d. (round to the nea

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coordinates

Assume the coordinates of station B and D from the graph. Let's say B$(x_1,y_1)$ and D$(x_2,y_2)$. Count the grid - squares to get the coordinates.

Step2: Apply distance formula

The distance formula between two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is $d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2+(y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Substitute the values of the coordinates into the formula.

Step3: Calculate and round

Perform the arithmetic operations inside the square - root, then take the square - root. Round the result to the nearest [unspecified unit, but we assume as per the problem requirements].

Answer:

(Without the actual coordinates from the graph, a numerical answer cannot be provided. But the general process is as above. If we assume B$(x_1,y_1)$ and D$(x_2,y_2)$ are found and after substituting into $d=\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2+(y_2 - y_1)^2}$ and calculating, we get a value $v$, the answer is the rounded - off value of $v$.)