Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 1 - Problem Solving and Critical Thinking - 1.3 Problem Solving - Exercise Set 1.3 - Page 38: 21

Answer

$4$ miles

Work Step by Step

Charlene started to ride a bike to her friend's home. After $3$ miles of bike riding, her bike got a flat tire. She walked the $2$ remaining miles. On her way back home, she walked the whole way: $2+3=5$ miles. She walked a total of: $5+2=7$ miles. This means that she walked: $7-3=4$ more miles than she rode her bike.
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