Question

using the scenario where you run 20 meters east and then 15 meters west, what is your resulting displacement? 35 meters 5 meters east 5 meters west -35 meters

Explanation:

Step1: Define direction signs

Let east = positive, west = negative.

Step2: Assign values to motion

East motion: $+20$ meters, West motion: $-15$ meters

Step3: Calculate net displacement

$\text{Displacement} = 20 + (-15) = 5$ meters (positive = east)

Answer:

5 meters east