You walked 100m forward, then 35m backward. What distance did you walk? The answer is either 135m or 65m, I'm just not sure whether to subtract or add.
You walked 100m forward, then 35m backward. What distance did you walk? The answer is either 135m or 65m, I'm just not sure whether to subtract or add. @Mathematics

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You walked 100m forward, then 35m backward. What distance did you walk? The answer is either 135m or 65m, I'm just not sure whether to subtract or add. 
You walked 100m forward, then 35m backward. What distance did you walk? The answer is either 135m or 65m, I'm just not sure whether to subtract or add. @Mathematics

anonymous · Answer

135

anonymous · Answer

if the direction is not considered ...

anonymous · Answer

135. your displacement would be 65

anonymous · Answer

the question is just  what distance did you walk ...so 135

anonymous · Answer

okay. I understand that now. I figure this to be part science question but I thought this could help. thanks

anonymous · Answer

But how do you know that thats the displacement?