document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1031935>Question 1031935</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A BOAT GOES 20 KNOTS AT 210 DEGREES AND THE CURRENT GOES 5 KNOTS AT 160 DEGREES. WHAT IS THE ACTUAL SPEED THE BOAT WILL GO? PUT ANSWER TO THE NEAREST TENTH, NO UNITS. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Assuming the current is from 340, flowing at 160 degs:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The sides of the triangle are 20 and 5.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The included angle is 130 degs.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Use the Cosine Law to find the 3rd side, the boat's speed wrt the Earth. </SPAN>\n" );
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