A fire truck drives 3 miles to the east, then 1.2 miles to the west. What is the displacement of the fire truck? A. 4.2 miles ea

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A fire truck drives 3 miles to the east, then 1.2 miles to the west. What is the
displacement of the fire truck?
A. 4.2 miles east
B. 4.2 miles west
C. 4.2 miles
D. 1.8 miles east

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Delwyn 4 years 2021-08-17T14:14:46+00:00 2 Answers 38 views 0

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  1. Bo
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    2021-08-17T14:16:23+00:00
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    Answer: D. 1.8 miles east

    Explanation:

    (Each “→” or “←” = .2 miles)

    3 miles east:                →→→→→ →→→→→ →→→→→

    minus 1.2 miles west:                       ← ←←←←←

    3 – 1.2 = 1.8 miles east: →→→→→ →→→→

  2. huyenthanh
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    2021-08-17T14:16:23+00:00
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    Answer:

    the answer is D. you have to go 3 miles to the east and then subtract the distance that the fire truck traveled to the the west.

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