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A car drives 30 meters north, then turns around and drives 50 meters south. What was its distance?
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A car drives 30 meters north, then turns around and drives 50 meters south. What was its distance?

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Answer:

The total distance moved by the car is 80 metres

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

North = 30 meters

South = 50 meters

Required

Determine the distance

Distance is a scalar quantity and hence, the total distance is the summation of distance moved in both directions

i.e.


Total\ Distance = North + South


Total\ Distance = 30\ metres + 50\ metres


Total\ Distance = 80\ metres

Hence;

The total distance moved by the car is 80 metres

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