Angelv00
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Hippalectryon


Paul’s soccer team practice field is 1 mi due north of his house. His team will play a soccer match at a stadium 6 mi from the practice soccer field.


Which statement could correctly describe the stadium’s location?


A.

5 miles due south from Paul’s house


B.

5 miles due north from Paul’s house


C.

6 miles due north from Paul’s house


D.

7 miles due south from Paul’s house

Verified Answer :

Hippalectryon

Since the stadium is 6 mi from the practice field which is itself 1 mi from the house, it can either be (1+6)=7 mi North or (1-6)=-5 -> 5 mi South depending on the North/South direction.

the answer is thus A