Question

Stan ran 4 7/10 miles, which was 1 3/10 fewer miles than Matt ran. Four students wrote and solved equations to find m, the number of miles that Matt ran. Which student wrote and solved the equation correctly?

Answer 1

The answer is A Mollys work

Explanation:

I just did the work, and also it says "Fewer" which is subtraction but you need to change the subtraction to addition. And the answer is 6.

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Answer 2

Answer: Miles ran by Matt = 6 miles

Step-by-step explanation: Miles ran by Stan = 4 7/10

i.e. 1 3/10 miles less than Matt.

∴ Miles ran by Matt = 4 7/10 + 1 3/10 = 60/10 = 6miles

∴ Miles ran by Matt = 6 miles