SOLUTION: A plane is 147 miles north and 91 miles east of an airport. The pilot wants to fly directly to the airport. What bearing should be taken?
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Question 798205: A plane is 147 miles north and 91 miles east of an airport. The pilot wants to fly directly to the airport. What bearing should be taken? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A plane is 147 miles north and 91 miles east of an airport. The pilot wants to fly directly to the airport. What bearing should be taken?
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tan^-1(147/91) = 58.24 degrees
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Bearing:: 58.24 +180 = 238.24 degrees
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