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a snail is 20 inches about the ground. It slips down 6 inches and the creeps up 12 inches. what is the snails height now?

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The snail starts 20 inches above the ground: +20

The snail slips (goes down) 6 inches: 20 - 6 = 14

The snail goes up 12 inches: 14 + 12 = 28

The snail is 28 inches above the ground.

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User Levansuper
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Answer:

26 inches

Explanation:

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