How Do You Convert Grid Units to Miles in Geometry?

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The discussion focuses on converting grid units to miles in a geometric context, specifically for a scenario involving a swimming pool located at coordinates (-3,-1) and a picnic area at (2,2). Each grid unit represents 1/10 of a mile. The calculated distance from the picnic area to the swimming pool is 5 and 4/5 grid units, which converts to 0.58 miles. Participants clarify the conversion process, emphasizing the importance of understanding the grid-to-mile ratio.

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What had to be plotted:
Ill just say what's needed for this problem
S (swimming pool. (-3,-1)
P (picnic. (2,2)
Ok here are the instructions: Each Grid represents 1/10 of a mile.

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How far is it from picnic area to the swimming pool? Give your answers in grid units and in miles.

i keep getting 5 and 4/5 i don't know how to change that to miles and please if someone can check if that's right in the first place
 
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Use common sense:
If ONE grid unit is ONE-TENTH of a mile,
How much is:
2 grid units?

3 grid units?
4 grid units?
1039 grid units?

5 + 4/5 grid units?
 

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