Question

An athlete took forward and backward steps of equal distance to warm up before his race. After taking 10 steps total, he was back at his starting position. How many steps did the athlete take in the forward and backward directions?

3 steps forward and 7 steps backward

4 steps forward and 6 steps backward

5 steps forward and 5 steps backward

6 steps forward and 4 steps backward

Answer 1

if he took 5 steps forward and then 5 steps backwards he would be at his starting position

Answer 2

Answer: 5 steps forward and 5 steps backward

Step-by-step explanation: he took ten total steps :)