SOLUTION: Jason rides his bicycle 1,200 meters east to the grocery store. He then turns around and travels 760 meters west to meet his friend. What are his total distance and his displacemen

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Question 985905: Jason rides his bicycle 1,200 meters east to the grocery store. He then turns around and travels 760 meters west to meet his friend. What are his total distance and his displacement?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, solver91311:
Answer by ikleyn(52747) About Me  (Show Source):
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The total distance is 1200 + 760 = 1960 meters.

The displacement is 1200 -760 = 440 meters (after Jason completed his rides).


Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total distance is the sum of the eastward trip and the westward trip. Total displacement is the difference.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it