Marco ran from his house 2.67 miles to a county park. He then ran the 1.5 mile cross country loop at the park and back home. How many miles did Marco run altogether?
I added and got 4.17 miles
Is that correct
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No. You left him at the park -- but he hasn't gotten home yet.
Do I add 2.67 and 1.5+1.5
home
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2.67 mi
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park..now back home
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2.67 mi
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park..now back home
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Is my answer 1.5 miles
No.
First he ran to the park = 2.67 miles
Then he ran around the park = 1.5 miles
Finally he should run home = 2.67 miles
First he ran to the park = 2.67 miles
Then he ran around the park = 1.5 miles
Finally he should run home = 2.67 miles
Look at Ms.Sue's answer and my diagram.
Do I add and is my answer 6.84
Yay! You've got it. Whew! Now Marco is back home!
His total run was 6.84 miles.
His total run was 6.84 miles.
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