A new pipeline is being constructed to re-route its oil flow around the exterior of a national wildlife preserve. New pipeline 60 miles , 32 miles, x=old pipeline. About how many extra miles will the oil flow once the new route is established?
A. 24
B. 68
C. 92
D. 160
24
68
To find the number of extra miles that the oil will flow once the new pipeline route is established, you need to calculate the total length of the new pipeline and subtract the length of the old pipeline.
The length of the new pipeline is given as 60 miles and 32 miles. Therefore, the total length of the new pipeline is 60 + 32 = 92 miles.
To determine the number of extra miles, you need to subtract the length of the old pipeline from the total length of the new pipeline. The length of the old pipeline is given as x miles. So, the extra miles can be found by subtracting x miles from 92 miles:
Extra miles = 92 miles - x miles
Since the value of x is not given, we cannot determine the exact number of extra miles. Therefore, the options provided are incorrect.
Answer: None of the given options are correct.