Final answer:
The total distance traveled by the truck driver is calculated by adding all individual path lengths together, resulting in a total distance of 24 kilometers.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked about calculating the total distance traveled by the truck driver. To find the total distance, we simply add up all the distances the truck driver has traveled, regardless of direction. This involves the following steps:
- Traveling 8 km East.
- Turning around and traveling 3 km West.
- Turning again and traveling 13 km to the destination.
To calculate the total distance traveled, we add these distances together:
- 8 km (East)
- + 3 km (West)
- + 13 km (to destination)
Total distance = 8 km + 3 km + 13 km = 24 km.
The total distance the driver travels is 24 kilometers. However, it's important to note that distance does not take into account the direction, simply the sum of all the lengths of the paths traveled.