SOLUTION: Airport b is 72 miles from airport a. A plane 51 miles from airport a is picked up on radar at, 24.8 degrees north of due east. How far is the plane from airport B?

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Question 1012882: Airport b is 72 miles from airport a. A plane 51 miles from airport a is picked up on radar at, 24.8 degrees north of due east. How far is the plane from airport B?
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Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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We would have to know how airport B is oriented from airport A. Is one due east, due north, or what from the other...