Start from
It may be useful to multiply the whole expression by 2, in order to get rid of denominators:
Distribute the negative sign in the left hand side:
Move all terms involving x to the left, and all constants to the right:
Sum like terms:
DIvide both sides -5:
Answer:
C. 31 kilometers north of its starting location
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>Please see attached a rough sketch of the situation for your reference</em>.
Step one:
Displacement North= 57km
Displacement South= 26km
Required
The final displacement
The current position is attained by subtracting 26km from 57km
=57-26= 31km
Therefore the current position is
C. 31 kilometers north of its starting location
