Question

Mr. Cooper was training for a bicycle race. He rode 21.5 miles away from his house, rode back toward the house for 6.2 miles, and then rode away from his house for 3.8 miles. How far is he from his house? *

Answer 1

Mr. Cooper rode 21.5 miles away from his house, then he rode back toward his house 6.2 miles. Then he rode away from his house for another 3.8 miles.

21.5 miles - 6.2 miles = 15.3 miles

15.3 miles + 3.8 miles = 19.1 miles

Mr. Cooper is 19.1 miles away from his house.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 19. 1 miles

Explanation:

21.5 - 6.2 = 15.3

15.4 + 3.8 = 19.1