Question

Cody leaves his home and cycles 5y miles south, then cycles (2y + 10) miles east. Finally, he cycles (4y + 8) miles south and reaches his school. How far does Cody cycle (in terms of y)?

Answer 1

11y + 20

Explanation:

Given that:

Distance south = 5y miles

East = (2y + 10) miles

Final = (4y + 8) miles

Total cycle in terms of y

Take the sum of the distances :

5y + 2y + 10 + 4y + 8

11y + 20