Example 8: A 180-degree turn
Last Updated On: Sat Aug 29 2026Movements
- Sara faces south and walks 4 km.
- She turns around and walks 9 km.
Question
How far and in which direction is Sara from her starting point?
Answer
5 km north.
Solution
- Turning around from south means facing north.
- The 9 km north movement cancels 4 km south and leaves 5 km north.