Question

If Mrs. Joyner walks 7 miles South and 2 miles West, find her distance and displacement traveled.

Answer 1

D=9 miles Displacement= 7.28 miles SW

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

distance: 9 [miles];

displacement: ≈7.28 [miles].

Step-by-step explanation:

1) the required distance is:

dst=7+2=9 [miles].

2) the required displacement is:

`dsp=√(7^2+2^2) =√(53)[miles] \ or \ ~7.28[miles].`