Question

Greg is 5'3 tall . The doorframe to his room is 8'2 tall . How much space is there between the top of Gregs head and the bottom of the doorframe ?

Answer 1

@mathway do you mind helping me again ?

Answer 2

You can do this 2 ways:
1. convert both measurements to inches and just subtract
2. keep the measurements in ft and in. and borrow

Answer 3

I pick #2

Answer 4

What should I do now @mathstudent55

Answer 5

5ft = 60 in.
60 + 3 = 63in.
8ft = 96in.
96 + 2 = 98in.
98 - 63 = ?

Answer 6

@Mehek14 it equals 35in

Answer 7

Now what should I do ?

Answer 8

2'11
2ft and 11 in.

Answer 9

@Mehek14 add them together ?

Answer 10

Or is 2'11my final answer ?

Answer 11

Let's do it with borrowing.