Question

Darell has just started a job in Arlington and wants to explore his new surroundings. After leaving his office, he drives 50 blocks south, 55 blocks north, 30 blocks west, and 5 blocks south. How many blocks is Darell from his office?

Answer 1

30 blocks west

Explanation:

Darell drives 50 blocks south, plus another 5 blocks south, giving him a total of 55 blocks south. He also drives 55 blocks north. North and South are in opposite directions, so they cancel each other out numerically. That means we are left with 30 blocks west, so Darell is 30 blocks west from his office.