Understanding Distance, Displacement, and Direction in Mathematics
Breaking Down Mr. Campbell's Movements
Distance: Mr. Campbell initially walked 3 miles to school to borrow a lug wrench. This contributes to his total distance traveled.
Direction: After reaching the school, he then proceeded to walk a mile east of his car before falling asleep under a tree.
Total Distance: The sum of the two distances, 3 miles to school and 1 mile east of his car, equals 4 miles.
When calculating total distance traveled, all movements are taken into account, regardless of direction or retracing steps. In this scenario, Mr. Campbell's total distance walked is 4 miles.
Understanding concepts of distance, displacement, and direction is essential in mathematics to accurately analyze movements and calculate total distances traveled.