Suresh cycles 7 km west, turns left and cycles 4 km, then turns left again and cycles 7 km. How far and in which direction is he from where he started?

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4 km South. Start at (0, 0). West 7 → (−7, 0). A left turn while facing west points south: 4 km → (−7, −4). Another left turn points east: 7 km → (0, −4). He is 4 km South of the start.

Suresh cycles 7 km west, turns left and cycles 4 km, then turns left again and cycles 7 km. How far and in which direction is he from where he started?

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