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Cecil the acrobat walked three and one half feet on his tightrope, backed up 1 foot, then walked six and one half feet to get back ton the other side. How far did Cecil walk?

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Answer: 9 feet

Explanation:

3 1/2 +6 1/2 = 10

10 - 1 = 9

User Pedro Batista
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3 1/2 - 1 + 6 1/2= 9 feet is how far he walked
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