This task is from Tools 4 NC Teachers. Students solve problems involving the coordinate grid.  This is remixable.

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Paul walks his dog around his neighborhood. He starts at his house (0,0) and walks to Sonya’s house (3,2). He then goes to Tara’s house (5,4) before returning home. Paul only walks along the streets, which run horizontal or vertical on the grid. 

Using the grid below draw Paul’s trip around the neighborhood.        

 How many units did Paul walk total? Write an equation to match this problem.

 If each unit on the grid represents 100 yards, how many yards did Paul walk? Write a sentence to explain your answer.