To calculate the total distance Paul will travel, you'll need the specific coordinates of the three locations: Paul's starting point at Jacob's house, the grocery store, and his home. Here’s a general approach you can follow to find the total distance:
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Identify the Coordinates: Let’s denote the locations as follows:
- Jacob's house: \( (x_1, y_1) \)
- Grocery store: \( (x_2, y_2) \)
- Paul's home: \( (x_3, y_3) \)
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Calculate Distances:
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Distance from Jacob's house to the grocery store can be given by the distance formula: \[ d_{JG} = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \]
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Distance from the grocery store to Paul's home: \[ d_{GH} = \sqrt{(x_3 - x_2)^2 + (y_3 - y_2)^2} \]
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Total Distance: The total distance Paul travels will be the sum of both distances: \[ \text{Total Distance} = d_{JG} + d_{GH} \]
Make sure you substitute the actual coordinates from the graph into the equations to find the specific distances. If you provide the coordinates, I can help you calculate the total distance Paul will travel.
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