SOLUTION: A ship heads due north from point A for 40 km to point B, and then heads on a bearing of 100° to point C. The bearing from C to A is 240°. Find the distance of A to C to one decima
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Question 1052918: A ship heads due north from point A for 40 km to point B, and then heads on a bearing of 100° to point C. The bearing from C to A is 240°. Find the distance of A to C to one decimal place.
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A ship heads due north from point A for 40 km to point B, and then heads on a bearing of 100° to point C. The bearing from C to A is 240°. Find the distance of A to C to one decimal place.
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Draw a sketch.
You'll see 2 angles given.
Find the 3rd angle, if needed.
Use the Law of Sines to find the side.
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