SOLUTION: A ship is 8 miles north and 5 miles west of the harbor. What bearing should be taken to sail directly to the harbor.
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Question 878858: A ship is 8 miles north and 5 miles west of the harbor. What bearing should be taken to sail directly to the harbor.
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+= in a right triangle.
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64+25 =
89 =
.
The boat should travel southeast for 9.434 miles.
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