Question

At a family reunion, the Jackson side of the family is competing with the Williams side of the family in a game of tug-of-war. The Jackson side of the family first loses ground, until x = -12 m, then gains it until x = 42 m, when the Williams side of the family loses its grip. In order to win, the total displacement of team must be 50 m or more. Did the Jackson side of the family win the round?

Answer 1

They won the round.

Step-by-step explanation:

When William side loses it grip -12 m, Jackson side gains -(-12 m) along with it's maintained grip of 42 m. So by adding them.

(42+12) m= 54 metres.

Since the would need to have a total displacement of 50 metres or more, then it means they won.