Question

Hailey, together with her dog walked 5 blocks east, then she decided to go back 8 blocks west. Where is she now

Answer 1

Given:

Hailey walks 5 blocks east and comes back in the same route, walks 8 blocks.

To determine:

Her final position from the starting point.

Note: Two images is attached to explain the answer.

To be recollected:

• This question belongs to the directions topic, which includes all the directions East-West-North-South.

Answer:

• This is shown in the image named "Directions".
• The image named "Blocks" illustrates the required answer.
• Consider East as positive and West as negative for the calculation, the problem can be solved as follows:

As per the given question, Hailey first walks 5 blocks  towards East and then turns back and walks 8 blocks in West direction.

⇒ The extra distance travelled by Hailey in West direction = $+5 blocks - 8 blocks\\= -3 blocks$

• This is shown perfectly in the figure "Blocks" attached.

⇒ The final position of Hailey from the starting position is "3 blocks" on the West side.