Question

a bird flies 3/4 mile east, 1/8 mile west , 7/8 mile east, then 3/4 mile west. How far from it's starting point does the bird end it's flight

Answer 1

Setup Equation:

3/4e + 1/8w + 7/8e + 3/4w

Combine like terms:

For East: 3/4 + 7/8 = 6/8 + 7/8 = 13/8e = 1 5/8e

For West: 3/4 + 1/8 = 6/8 + 1/8 = 7/8w;

For Both (fraction): 1 5/8e + 7/8w

For Both (decimal): 1.625e + 0.875w

In Conclusion:

The bird went 1.625 miles east and 0.875 mile west

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