An ocelot travels at a speed 35m/s to the east for 45 meters before turning around and traveling at a speed of 25m/s to the west  until he reaches his starting point. What was the total displacement of the ocelot? What was his average velocity? Explain your reasoning

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An ocelot travels at a speed 35m/s to the east for 45 meters before turning around and traveling at a speed of 25m/s to the west  until he reaches his starting point. What was the total displacement of the ocelot? What was his average velocity? Explain your reasoning

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