Question

Look at Andrea’s running journal.

A 2-column table with 3 rows titled Total distance Andrea Ran (kilometers). Column 1 has entries Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Column 2 has entries 3.6, 4.705, 5.92.

Explain how to add the three distances.

Answer 1

To add the three distances, you simply need to sum up the values in column 2.

1. Start by looking at the first value in column 2, which is 3.6.
2. Write down this value.
3. Move to the next value in column 2, which is 4.705.
4. Add this value to the previous one: 3.6 + 4.705 = 8.305.
5. Write down this new value.
6. Continue to the last value in column 2, which is 5.92.
7. Add this value to the previous sum: 8.305 + 5.92 = 14.225.

Therefore, the total distance Andrea ran is 14.225 kilometers.