Question

While playing a scavenger hunt game, Anthony walks 48.0 m to the south and then walks 12.0 m to the west. What distance did Anthony travel?

Answer 1

Anthony's distance is simply the distance he traveled south, plus, the distance he walked to the west. So, 60m total. Keep in mind it doesn't say displacement, otherwise you would need to use Pythagorean theorem.

Answer 2

As far as total distance traveled is concerned in this question, you simply have to add up the given distances.. that will be 60.0 m.