Alex, Beverly, and Cal Live on the Same Straight Road

question 49

Short Answer

Alex, Beverly, and Cal live on the same straight road. Alex lives 9 miles from Beverly and Cal lives 4 miles from Beverly. How far does Alex live from Cal?
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