Question

A man walked 2 km towards North then 7 km towards South. What is his final position with respect to his initial position?

Answer 1

Answer:

−5South

5km towards South

Step-by-step explanation:

(2)+(-7) = 5km towards South

Answer 2

SOLUTION

STEP BY STEP EXPLANATION

man walked north=2km

man walked north=2kmman walked south=7km

man walked north=2kmman walked south=7kmhis initial position =(7-2)km

man walked north=2kmman walked south=7kmhis initial position =(7-2)km =5km south

man walked north=2kmman walked south=7kmhis initial position =(7-2)km =5km south ANSWER

5 km south