Question

Mr. Farris drives 7 1/2 miles directly west of his home to a restaunt.he then drives 8 2/3 miles directly east of the restauant to his office. how far , and in what direction is his office from his home ?

Answer 1

2 1/6

Explanation:

8 2/3 - 7 1/2 = 2 1/6

Answer 2

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Answer:

1 1/6 miles east of home

Explanation:

If we consider east to be positive, then the distance from home to office is ...

(-7 1/2) +(+8 2/3) = -7 3/6 +8 4/6 = (8 -7) +(4/6 -3/6) = +1 1/6

Farris's office is 1 1/6 miles east of his home.