Question

Mr. Mitchell lost 10 pounds over the summer by jogging each week. By winter, he had gained 5 1/8 pounds. What is the overall change in Mr. Mitchell's weight?

Answer 1

Michell lost 10 pounds in summer and gain 5 1/8 pounds in winter, so the overall change is:

$\begin{gathered} -10+(5+\frac{1}{8})=-10+5+\frac{1}{8}=-5+\frac{1}{8}=\frac{(-5)\cdot8+1}{8}=\frac{-40+1}{8} \\ -10+(5+\frac{1}{8})=-\frac{39}{8}=-\frac{32+7}{8}=-(4+\frac{7}{8}) \end{gathered}$

Michell lost 4 7/8 pounds