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In a city, the distance between the library and the police station is 3 miles less than twice the distance between the
police station and the fire station. The distance between the library and the police station is 5 miles. How far apart
are the police station and the fire station?
O 1 mile
O 3 miles
O4 miles
O6 miles

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Answer:

  • C. 4 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the distance between police station and the fire station be x.

According to question we have:

  • the distance between the library and the police station is 3 miles less than twice the distance between the police station and the fire station,
  • the distance between the library and the police station is 5 miles.

It can be expressed as:

  • 5 = 2x - 3

Solve the equation for x:

  • 2x = 5 + 3
  • 2x = 8
  • x = 4

Correct choice is C

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