Question

Ashley needs to drive 17 miles to work. So far, she has driven 7.2 miles. How many more miles must she drive?

Answer 1

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Answer:

9.8 miles

Explanation:

The number of miles to go is the difference between the miles to work and the miles traveled so far:

17 -7.2 = 9.8 . . . miles to go