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A plane flew 150 miles on a course of 220° and then 130 miles on a course 130°. Then the plane returned to its starting poi
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A plane flew 150 miles on a course of 220° and then 130 miles on a course 130°. Then the plane returned to its starting point via the shortest route possible. Find that shortest distance.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A plane flew 150 miles on a course of 220° and then 130 miles on a course 130°. Then the plane returned to its starting point via the shortest route possible. Find that shortest distance.
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220 - 130 = 90 --> a right triangle.
2 legs are given, find the hypotenuse.
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