Question

Leslie travels 5 miles west, 8 miles south, and 1 miles west. How many miles is she from where she began?

Answer 1

She is 14 miles from where she began.

Explanation:

5 miles [W] + 8 miles [S] + 1 miles [W] = 14 miles [SW]

Answer 2

She is 14 miles from where she began.

Explanation:

5 + 8 + 1 = 14