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A whale swims due East for a distance of 5 km. turns around and goes due West for 1.8 km, and finally turns around again and heads 1.2 km due East. What is the distance and displacement of the whale?

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To solve the problem of the whale's movement, we need to calculate both the total distance traveled and the displacement. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Directions and Distances:** - The whale swims due East for 5 km. - Then it turns around and swims due West for 1.8 km. - Finally, it turns around again and swims due East for 1.2 km. ...
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