If you’re confused or don’t know where to start:
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Underline each of the different movements.
Circle the direction and the number of total miles traveled.
Try whichever method you think is easier first.
Try the next method.
Draw a picture to help you!
For example:
It’s a beautiful day, so you decide to take a long ride on your
motorcycle. You start by traveling South for 2 hours at a
respectable 50 miles an hour (100 miles). You then travel West at
60 miles an hour for 3 hours (180 miles). You then head North at
50 miles an hour for 2 hours (100 miles). Finally, you finish your
trip by going East at 60 miles an hour for 2 hours (120 miles). What
was your total distance traveled and final displacement? Use both
methods to solve this problem.
120
100
100
180
100
120
180
100