Question

Ahab was on a raft in the ocean. He hoped to get closer to a nearbyisland, but the wind was tricky. During one hour, he paddled a lot, butthe wind pushed the raft 5 feet farther away. During the next hour, hegave up, but the wind pushed the raft 50 feet closer. Model the distanceAhab traveled toward the island as a sum.

Answer 1

In 1 hour Ahab goes - 5 feets

In 2nd hour he goes + 50 feets

Then Ahab traveled toward island -5 ft + 50ft = 45 ft

Answer is Ahab traveled -5 + 50= +45 feets