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A student runs 35 m east, then 12 m west. What is the distance run by the student?

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47m total just add them up 35 + 12 = 47
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Answer:

47 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance is defined as the total path length traveled by the object. It is a scalar quantity. It means it does not depend on the directon.

So, the distance travelled by the student is 35 + 12 = 47 m

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