How Far Have We Gone?

The Garcia family is driving from Hometown to Beachville — 50 miles total!

First stop: Gas station at 15 miles. They've gone 15 miles. Remaining: 50 - 15 = 35 miles.

Second stop: Diner at 30 miles. They've now gone 30 miles. Remaining: 50 - 30 = 20 miles.

From the gas station to the diner: 30 - 15 = 15 miles between stops.

Distance problems use addition (total traveled) and subtraction (remaining distance).

**Think About It:** If the gas station is at 15 miles and the diner is at 30 miles, the diner is FURTHER from the start.