SOLUTION: a pilot intends to fly 175 miles from Chicago to Indianapolis. He begins 21 degrees off course and travels 70 miles before correcting his error. After correcting the error, how far

Question 1113420: a pilot intends to fly 175 miles from Chicago to Indianapolis. He begins 21 degrees off course and travels 70 miles before correcting his error. After correcting the error, how far does he have to travel to get to Indianapolis?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a pilot intends to fly 175 miles from Chicago to Indianapolis. He begins 21 degrees off course and travels 70 miles before correcting his error. After correcting the error, how far does he have to travel to get to Indianapolis?
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2 sides and the included angle are given.
Use the Cosine Law.
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