SOLUTION: Total trip to travel is d. First week he cycled 1/4 of total distance. Second week cycled 1/3 of total distance. Which expression represents distance still needed to cycle to compl

Question 967103: Total trip to travel is d. First week he cycled 1/4 of total distance. Second week cycled 1/3 of total distance. Which expression represents distance still needed to cycle to complete the trip. And:
5/12d. 7/12d. 2/7d. 5/7d. 7/7d.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Total trip to travel is d. First week he cycled 1/4 of total distance. Second week cycled 1/3 of total distance. Which expression represents distance still needed to cycle to complete the trip.
Ans: 1 - (1/4 + 1/3) = [1-[(3+4)/12]]d = [1 - (7/12)]d = (5/12)d
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stan H.
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5/12d. 7/12d. 2/7d. 5/7d. 7/7d.
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