Math story problem

Question

A truck driver travels 17 miles south to drop off his first delivery. Then he drives 19 miles west to drop off a second delivery, and then he drives 17 miles north to drop off another delivery. Finally, he drives 5 miles east for his last delivery. Howe far is he from his starting point?

I believe the answer is 14 miles from his starting point.

Answer 1

yes, you are correct.

he makes 17 mi south and 17 mi north moves on NS axis which brings him on same point on NS axis.

And he makes 19 mi west and 5 mi east on WE axis which means 19-5 = 14 mi west on total on WE axis.

His ending point is 14 miles far on west from his starting point.