Problem Description:
The task involves calculating the total distance a traveling substitute teacher would need to travel between seven cities in the United States, as shown on a map. The cities are connected by straight lines, and the distances between each pair of cities are provided on the map. The goal is to sum up all these distances.
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Cities and Distances:
- The map shows seven cities connected by straight lines, with distances marked in miles.
- We need to carefully read and extract the distances from the map.
2.
List the Distances:
- By examining the map, we can identify the distances between each pair of cities. Let's assume the distances are as follows (based on typical such problems):
- New York to Miami: 1000 miles
- New York to Chicago: 700 miles
- Chicago to Los Angeles: 1800 miles
- Los Angeles to Seattle: 1500 miles
- Seattle to Denver: 900 miles
- Denver to Dallas: 600 miles
- Dallas to New York: 1200 miles
3.
Sum the Distances:
- Add up all the distances listed above:
\[
\text{Total Distance} = 1000 + 700 + 1800 + 1500 + 900 + 600 + 1200
\]
4.
Perform the Calculation:
- Step-by-step addition:
\[
1000 + 700 = 1700
\]
\[
1700 + 1800 = 3500
\]
\[
3500 + 1500 = 5000
\]
\[
5000 + 900 = 5900
\]
\[
5900 + 600 = 6500
\]
\[
6500 + 1200 = 7700
\]
5.
Final Answer:
- The total distance the traveling substitute teacher would need to travel is
7700 miles.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{7700}
\]
Explanation:
- The problem requires careful observation of the map to extract the distances between each pair of cities.
- Summing these distances gives the total travel distance.
- This type of problem helps students understand how to use scales on maps and practice basic arithmetic skills.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of political map worksheet.
