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A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8 km East, and then he turns around and travels 3 km West. Finally, he turns again and travels 13 km to…

A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8 km East, and then he turns around and travels 3 km West. Finally, he turns again and travels 13 km to…
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A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8 km East, and then he turns around and travels 3 km West. Finally, he turns again and travels 13 km to his destination. What is the drivers total displacement?

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I'm assuming his destination is towards the east so the answer would be 18 km towards the east.

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