SOLUTION: Fred leaves his house for work, which is exactly 2 miles away. After Fred has traveled 2/3 mile he must turn around to pick up some papers. After he travels 1/6 mile back home, how
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Question 219270: Fred leaves his house for work, which is exactly 2 miles away. After Fred has traveled 2/3 mile he must turn around to pick up some papers. After he travels 1/6 mile back home, how far away from work is he? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Fred leaves his house for work, which is exactly 2 miles away. After Fred has traveled 2/3 mile he must turn around to pick up some papers. After he travels 1/6 mile back home, how far away from work is he?
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2 - (2/3 - 1/6)
Use 6ths
12/6 - (4/6 - 1/6) =
12/6 - 3/6 = 9/6 = 1.5 mi from work
