Question

clara visits the aquarium while on vacation. the aquarium is 2 1/2 miles from her hotel. she walk 1/4 mile to her bus stop, take the bus for 1 3/4 miles, and walks the rest of the way to the aquarium. how far did clara walk after getting off the bus?

Answer 1

Answer:

1/2 mile

Step-by-step explanation:

If you add 1/4 and 1 3/4, you get 2. Then, subtract 2 1/2-2=1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. First do 1 3/4 + 1/4 and that equals 2.
2. Next this time you have to subtract 2 from 2 1/2 or 2 1/2 - 2 = 1/2.
3. To make sure it's correct add to check if the answer is correct just in case you made a mistake so do (2 + 1/2) or (1/2 + 2) and it equals 2 1/2.
4. So the answer is 1/2.

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