A delivery truck travels 21 blocks north, 15 blocks east, and 26 blocks south. What is its final displacement from the origin (direction)?
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The truck travels 21 blocks north and 26 blocks south. To find the net movement, subtract the northward movement from the southward movement: Net movement south = 26 blocks south - 21 blocks north = 5 blocks south. Show more…
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