At the first track meet, Bobby threw the shot put feet. At the second track meet he threw the shot put feet. Which of the following expressions could be used to find the distance he improved his throw from the first track meet to the second track meet?
A. 423/4 + 44 1/2
B. 42 3/4 - ( -44 1/2 )
C. 44 1/2 - ( 42 3/4 )
D. 42 3/4 - 44 1/2

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Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

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