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We can simply see that path <math>A \rightarrow X \rightarrow M \rightarrow Y \rightarrow C \rightarrow Z</math> will give us the smallest value. Adding, <math>5+2+6+5+10 = \boxed{28}</math>. This is nice as it’s also the smallest value, solidifying our answer. | We can simply see that path <math>A \rightarrow X \rightarrow M \rightarrow Y \rightarrow C \rightarrow Z</math> will give us the smallest value. Adding, <math>5+2+6+5+10 = \boxed{28}</math>. This is nice as it’s also the smallest value, solidifying our answer. | ||
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==Video Solution 1 (easy to digest) by Power Solve== | ==Video Solution 1 (easy to digest) by Power Solve== |
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[hide]Problem
The one-way routes connecting towns and are shown in the figure below(not drawn to scale).The distances in kilometers along each route are marked. Traveling along these routes, what is the shortest distance form A to Z in kilometers?
Solution 1
We can simply see that path will give us the smallest value. Adding, . This is nice as it’s also the smallest value, solidifying our answer.
~MaxyMoosy
Video Solution 1 (easy to digest) by Power Solve
Video Solution 2 by SpreadTheMathLove
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRTxlduaDs8
See Also
2024 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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