Question

A bear was climbing a tree. It took a few steps forward and then slipped a few steps backward. After taking 12 total steps of equal distance, it was back at its starting position. How many steps did the bear take in the forward and backward directions? (1 point)

7 steps forward and 5 steps backward
4 steps forward and 8 steps backward
5 steps forward and 7 steps backward
6 steps forward and 6 steps backward

Answer 1

6 steps forward and 6 steps backward

Explanation:

If the bear ended up back at its starting position, this means that the distances forward and backward have to be the same.

Since 6 = 6, this answer is correct.

The bear would have to take the same amount of steps forward and backwards.

Answer 2

it would be 6 and 6 since it states equal distance and it also says a few forward and a few backward. It makes it sound like this was an equal amount each way

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