onsider the diagram showing the path that Joel biked. Joel bikes 9 blocks East and 12 blocks North. If he biked back to his starting point using the most direct route, how many blocks would he ride all together? NOTE: To receive credit for the question, type the correct number value answer in the blank provide

Answer 1

To find the total number of blocks Joel would ride, we first need to consider the distance he biked both going and coming back.

1. Distance Biked Initially:

   • Joel biked 9 blocks East and 12 blocks North. Therefore, the distance he biked initially is: \[ 9 + 12 = 21 \text{ blocks} \]

2. Distance Biked Back:

   • To return to his starting point, Joel would need to bike back the same 9 blocks West and 12 blocks South, which is another: \[ 9 + 12 = 21 \text{ blocks} \]

3. Total Distance:

   • The total distance for the entire trip (going and returning): \[ 21 + 21 = 42 \text{ blocks} \]

Thus, if Joel biked back to his starting point using the most direct route, the total number of blocks he would ride altogether is:

\[ \boxed{42} \]