The diagram below shows a rectangular garden with walkways along the diagonals. A fountain is located at point F, which is the center of the park. Carl enters the park through the west gate and walks (5x – 9) yards to reach the fountain. Mervin enters the park through the east gate and walks (3x + 1) yards to reach the same spot.
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What is the approximate distance Carl walks to reach the fountain from the west gate of the park?
26 yards

16 yards

34 yards

11 yards

Question

The diagram below shows a rectangular garden with walkways along the diagonals.  A fountain is located at point F, which is the center of the park. Carl enters the park through the west gate and walks (5x – 9) yards to reach the fountain. Mervin enters the park through the east gate and walks (3x + 1) yards to reach the same spot. 
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What is the approximate distance Carl walks to reach the fountain from the west gate of the park?
26 yards

 16 yards

 34 yards

 11 yards

directrix · Answer

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