SOLUTION: Max biked along a trail for 3.5 miles, and then traveled 1.25 miles back toward his starting point, where he took a break. When Max took a break, how far was he from his starting p

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Question 1139151: Max biked along a trail for 3.5 miles, and then traveled 1.25 miles back toward his starting point, where he took a break. When Max took a break, how far was he from his starting point?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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this is 3.5 miles away minus 1.25 miles coming back
3.5-1.25 is 2.25 miles away.