5. A whale swims due east for 5 km, turns around and goes west for 2 km and finally turns north and swims for 4 km. What distance did the whale travel?

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5. A whale swims due east for 5 km, turns around and goes west for 2 km

and finally turns north and swims for 4 km. What distance did the whale
travel?

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Answer:

11km

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 4 + 2 = 11 (The whale traveled for 11km even if it changes direction)

Kazimierz Jawor answered Aug 17, 2023

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