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Question

A simple roadmap focuses on the interstate highways connecting Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, forming a triangle. Dallas-Fort Worth is at the top center of the map. The road leading from Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston in a southeasterly direction is labeled Route 45. The road leading from Houston to San Antonio in a westerly direction is labeled Route 10. The road leading from San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth in a northeasterly direction is labeled Route 35. A scale shows 80 miles and 80 kilometers.

Employ your understanding of the use of a graphic map scale to determine the approximate distance between San Antonio and Houston within 10 miles (you may want to use a ruler).

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Responses

approximately 180 miles
approximately 180 miles

approximately 280 miles
approximately 280 miles

approximately 80 miles
approximately 80 miles

approximately 240 miles

Answer 1

To find the approximate distance between San Antonio and Houston on the map, you would use the graphic scale to measure the distance between the two cities. Since I can't see the image, I can only guide you on how to interpret what you see based on the information you've provided.

1. Use a ruler to measure the distance between San Antonio and Houston on the map.
2. Compare that measurement with the graphic scale provided on the map to convert your measurement into real miles.

Based on common distances between the cities (San Antonio and Houston), the distance is typically around 180 miles. This is consistent with what you’ve suggested as one of the options.

Given this logic and the context provided:

The approximate distance between San Antonio and Houston is approximately 180 miles.