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Matthew is delivering toys around the city. He walked 4 miles towards the north. Then he turned right and walks 6 miles. Then he turned right and walked 7 miles. Then he turned left and walked 3 miles. Finally, he turned left and walked 3 miles. In which direction and how many miles away is Matthew from the starting position?

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Southern direction; 6 miles
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Northern direction; 6 miles
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Northern direction; 9 miles
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Southern direction; 9 miles
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Solution

The correct option is C Northern direction; 9 miles
Matthew walked 4 miles toward the north.

He turned right and walked 6 miles.

He turned right and walked 7 miles.

He turned left and walked 3 miles.

He turned left and walked 3 miles.

Matthew is 6 + 3 = 9 miles away from the starting point and facing the northern direction.

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