Question

Andre went hiking near his house. The first trail he hiked on took him 4 ½ miles away from his house. The second trail he hiked took him 2.4 miles closer to his house. The third trail took him 1.7 miles further away from his house. After Andre hiked the three trails, how far from his house was he?

Answer 1

4.5 miles - 2.4 miles = 2.1 miles

2.1 miles + 1.7 miles = 3.8 miles

Andre is 3.8 miles away from his house

Explanation:

First Trail away from Andre's House is 4 1/2 miles.

Second Trail 2.4 miles closer.

Third Trail away from house 1.7 miles.