Question

using the paths shown, the distance from newton to bluepoint is 24. how far is it from burlington to bluepoint? newton westminster bluepoint 6 km 3.8 km 8.7 km arcadia burlington

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate sum of known distances

$6 + 3.8+8.7=18.5$ (km)

Step2: Find distance from Burlington to Bluepoint

Let the distance from Burlington to Bluepoint be $x$. We know the total distance from Newton to Bluepoint is 24 km. So $x = 24 - 18.5$.
$x=24 - 18.5 = 5.5$ (km)

Answer:

$5.5$