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Deandre is on his way home in his car. He has driven 18 miles so far, which is one-third of the way home. What is the total length of his drive?

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Answer:

36 + 18 = 54 miles or 18*3 = 54 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

If 18 miles is 1/3 of the road then there are 2/3 of the road left. 2/3 is twice as big as 1/3, And so what is left is
18*2= 36 miles left.
The total length of his drive is 36 miles +18 miles = 54 miles

User Wiles Duan
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Answer:

54

Explanation:

18x3=54

1/3x54=18

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