Question

Using the paths shown, the distance from Brookfield to Seaside is 20.4 kilometers.

How far is it from Brookfield to Yardley?

Answer 1

7.2 km

Explanation:

Distance between Brookfield to Seaside = 20.4 km

Distance between Yardley and Seaside = 13.2 km

Let distance between Brookfield to Yardley be x.

Thus:

x + 13.2 km = 20.4 km

Subtract 13.2 from each side

x = 20.4 - 13.2

x = 7.2

Distance from Brookfield to Yardley is 7.2 km