SOLUTION: A hiker walks 12 km from a camp in the direction of S36°56'W and then walks 7km due west. What are the distance and bearing of his position then from the camp?
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Question 1109768: A hiker walks 12 km from a camp in the direction of S36°56'W and then walks 7km due west. What are the distance and bearing of his position then from the camp?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 sides and the included angle --> Cosine Law
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