To calculate the total distance traveled, we need to consider the distances traveled in each direction. Let's break it down step by step:
1. Walking 6 blocks east: When you walk 6 blocks east, you cover a distance of 6 blocks.
2. Walking 2 blocks north: After walking east, you then walk 2 blocks north. This adds an additional distance of 2 blocks.
3. Walking 3 blocks west: Next, you turn and walk 3 blocks west. This cancels out part of the distance you covered while walking east. So, you subtract 3 blocks from the total distance.
4. Walking 4 blocks south: Finally, you walk 4 blocks south. This cancels out part of the distance you covered while walking north. So, you subtract 4 blocks from the total distance.
To calculate the total distance traveled, we can add up the distances traveled in each direction:
Distance traveled east: 6 blocks
Distance traveled north: 2 blocks
Distance traveled west: -3 blocks (subtracting 3 blocks cancels out part of the distance traveled east)
Distance traveled south: -4 blocks (subtracting 4 blocks cancels out part of the distance traveled north)
Now, we can add these distances together:
6 blocks + 2 blocks + (-3 blocks) + (-4 blocks) = 1 block
Therefore, the total distance you travel is 1 block.