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Bob is training for a race Bob ran 14.6 miles away from his home then Bob Rand 9.8 miles towards his home finally Bob ran 5.3 miles away from his home how far is Bob from his home

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Bob is 10.1 miles away from his home.


User Donentolon
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Answer:

Answer: Bob is 10.1 miles away from his home.

Explanation:

Let his home be the initial starting point or zero.

Bob is training for a race Bob ran 14.6 miles away from his home.

He ran 9.8 miles towards his home and then finally 5.3 miles away from his home.

So, he is
0+14.6-9.8+5.3=10.1 miles far from his home.

Answer: Bob is 10.1 miles away from his home.

User Joshua Terrill
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