Let's carefully analyze the distances between the sheds and figure out both the total distance when traveling through all sheds and specifically the distance from shed B to shed E.
1. Determine the total distance traveled from shed A to shed E through all sheds:
- Distance from A to B: 2 miles
- Distance from B to C: 1.5 miles
- Distance from C to D: 8 miles
- Distance from D to E: 3.5 miles
Adding these distances together, we get:
[tex]\[
2 \, \text{miles (A to B)} + 1.5 \, \text{miles (B to C)} + 8 \, \text{miles (C to D)} + 3.5 \, \text{miles (D to E)} = 15 \, \text{miles}
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So, the total distance when going from shed A to shed E through all the other sheds is 15 miles.
2. Determine the direct distance from shed B to shed E, given the direct distance from shed A to shed E and using the distance from shed A to shed B:
- Distance from A to E: 1 mile
- Distance from A to B: 2 miles
To find the distance from B to E, consider the positioning. If you were to go directly from B to E, you essentially subtract the distance you travel from A to B from the direct A to E distance. Mathematically, this would be:
[tex]\[
\text{Distance from B to E} = \text{Distance from A to E} - \text{Distance from A to B}
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Substituting the known distances:
[tex]\[
\text{Distance from B to E} = 1 \, \text{mile} - 2 \, \text{miles} = -1 \, \text{mile}
\][/tex]
This negative result indicates an inconsistency in the distances given. The negative sign suggests that the positions given might not correctly correspond to each other in a linear arrangement as we initially assumed. This usually happens when certain distances create a logical contradiction, indicating an error in provided values or measuring conception.
Therefore, the total distance from A to E via all sheds is 15 miles, yet the interpretation of the distance from B to E yields a -1 mile, showcasing an inconsistency with the distances given.
