Three villages are connected by paths as shown.
From Downend to Uphill, the detour via Middleton is 1 km longer than the direct path. From Downend to Middleton, the detour via Uphill is 5 km longer than the direct path. From Uphill to Middleton, the detour via Downend is 7 km longer than the direct path.
What is the length of the shortest of the three direct paths between the villages?
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