Answer:
First we need to calculate the distance between Clifton and Burlington by using Pythagorean theorem:
x² + 65² = 97²
=> x² = 97² - 65²
=> x² = 5184
=> x = √5184 = 72 (m)
The total distance from Aurora to Clifton through Burlington is: 65 + 72 = 137 (m)
We have: 137 - 97 = 40 (m)
So it is 40 m closer to travel from Aurora to Clifton directly than from Aurora to Clifton through Burlington
