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If you travel 100km west and then 500km west, what is the total displacement

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Answer: 600 km west

Step-by-step explanation:

When looking at total distance/displacement, simply add the two given quantities together. Note- in the future, make sure to pay attention to units and directions of components. For example, if it was 100 km east and then 500 km west, your total would be -100 km west + 500 km west, giving you 400 km west.

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