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Question 1083796: Two small planes leave the same airport.one head 30 east of north for 175 miles. The second travels 204 miles bearing 20 north of west. How far apart are the planes when they land Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two small planes leave the same airport.one head 30 east of north for 175 miles. The second travels 204 miles bearing 20 north of west. How far apart are the planes when they land
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It's a triangle.
1 side is 175.
2nd side is 204
The angle between the sides is 100 degs.
Use the Cosine Law.
