SOLUTION: A boy runs 30 meters east, 40 meters north, 50 meters west. What is his displacement?

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Question 1081326: A boy runs 30 meters east, 40 meters north, 50 meters west. What is his displacement?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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East-West : d%5BEW%5D=30-50=-20
North-South: d%5BNS%5D=40
20 meters West, 40 meters North