Question

Brian climbed 31/5 feet up a rope. He slid down 4/3 feet, and then, he climbed another 9/10 feet. How many feet is Brian from where he started?

Answer 1

Explanation:

31/5 - 4/3 + 9/10 =

186/30 - 40/30 + 27/30 =

213/30 - 40/30 =

173/30 or 5 23/30 ft <=====

Answer 2

Brain is 173/30 feet away from where he started.

Explanation:

0 + 31/5 = 31/5 feet

31/5 - 4/3 = 73/15 feet

73/15 + 9/10 = 173/30 feet