Answer:
C = 2½ miles.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the total distance be A
Let the distance covered be B.
Let the unknown distance (distance left) be C.
Given the following data;
A = 3¾ miles
B = 1¼ miles
To find the distance left to hike;
A = B + C
Substituting into the equation, we have;
3¾ = 1¼ + C
C = 3¾ - 1¼
C = (3 - 1) ¾ - ¼
C = 2 2/4
C = 2½ miles.
Method II.
We would convert the mixed fraction into a proper fraction:
A = 3¾ = (4*3 + 3)/4 = 15/4
B = 1¼ = (4*1 + 1)/4 = 5/4
C = 15/4 - 5/4
C = 10/4
C = 5/2
C = 2½ miles.
