Convert. Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction or as a whole or mixed number.​ feet = 5  23 yardsSubmit

1. Break Down the Problem

We need to convert 5 yards and 23 feet into feet only, and then simplify the result into a proper fraction or mixed number.

2. Relevant Concepts

• 1 yard = 3 feet
• To convert yards to feet, multiply the number of yards by 3.

3. Analysis and Detail

1. First, convert the yards to feet: $5 \text{ yards} = 5 \times 3 = 15 \text{ feet}$

2. Now, add the converted feet to the remaining feet: $15 \text{ feet} + 23 \text{ feet} = 38 \text{ feet}$

4. Verify and Summarize

We have converted 5 yards to 15 feet and added the 23 feet. The total is 38 feet, which is already a whole number.

Final Answer

The final result is: $\text{38 feet}$