Question

A cab driver drove west 2.4 miles. He then drove 6.83 miles east. How far and in which direction did he end up from his starting point? Use - (negative) to indicate west and + (positive) to indicate east.

Answer 1

answe choices:
A)4.43
B)-4.43
C)9.23
D)-9.23

Answer 2

let east be +ve side
so he went -2.4 then 6.83
just add it
that is 4.43
not -ve so 4.43 east