Question

What is the answer to this problem

Answer 1

2' 11"

Explanation:

5'2" = 5 feet 2 inches

2'3" = 2 feet 3 inches

so, 5'2" - 2'3" = 2' 11"

Answer 2

2 ft 11 inches

Explanation:

5 ft 2 inches - 2 ft 3 inches

I like to put them vertically

5 ft 2 inches

-2 ft 3 inches

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We need to borrow from the feet because 3 inches is bigger than 2

1 ft = 12 inches

5 ft 2 inches

-1 ft + 12 inches

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4 ft 14 inches

4 ft 14 inches

-2 ft 3 inches

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2 ft 11 inches