SOLUTION: A ship travels due west for 99 miles. It then travels in a northern direction for 47 miles and ends up 123 miles from its original position. How many DEGREES did it turn when it

Question 972245: A ship travels due west for 99 miles. It then travels in a northern direction for 47 miles and ends up 123 miles from its original position. How many DEGREES did it turn when it changed direction?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A ship travels due west for 99 miles. It then travels in a northern direction for 47 miles and ends up 123 miles from its original position. How many DEGREES did it turn when it changed direction?
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3 sides are given.
Use the Cosine Law to find the angle opposite the 47 mile side.
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