Question

#3: the coordinate plane below represents a map, where each unit on the grid represents 2 miles. what is the distance between tommys school and the library?

Explanation:

Step1: Find the horizontal distance

The library is at \(x = - 6\) and the school is at \(x = 2\). The horizontal distance between them is \(|2-(-6)|=|2 + 6|=8\) units.

Step2: Calculate the actual distance

Since each unit represents \(2\) miles, the actual distance \(d=8\times2\) miles.

Answer:

\(16\) miles