Question

Foraging bees often move in straight lines away from and toward their hives. Suppose a bee starts at its hive and flies 500 m due east, then flies 430 m west, then 670 m east. How far is the bee from the hive

Answer 1

Answer:

The distance of the bee from the hive is 740 m.

Explanation:

Given that,

Bee starts fly 500 m due east, 430 m west and 670 m east.

The direction of the bee

500 m in positive direction

430 m in negative direction

670 m in positive direction

We need to calculate the net distance

Using formula of distance

$D=500-430+670$

$D=740\ m$

Hence, The distance of the bee from the hive is 740 m.