Starting from point O on a straight east–west road

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Starting from point O on a straight east–west road, a scooter moves 40 km east, then x km further east, next 30 km west and finally 20 km west. It stops 15 km east of O. Calculate the total distance travelled. (a) 85 km85\ \text{km} (b) 125 km125\ \text{km} (c) 115 km115\ \text{km} (d) 95 km95\ \text{km}

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