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Maths Problem Solving

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Week 9: Term 3

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Problem 1: WALT: determine a starting point by using distance and direction

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Htet Htet is visiting Los Angeles. She leaves her hotel and strolls 5 blocks west, 1 block south, 8 blocks east, and 1 block north. Which direction must Htet Htet go to get back to her hotel?

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Problem 2: WALT: determine a starting point by using distance and direction

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Martin decides to drive around and look at some apartments that are for sale. Leaving home, he drives 1 kilometre south, 1 kilometre east, and 1 kilometre north. Which direction must Martin go to get back to his home?