If I an understanding the question correctly, then the jet is flying 33 degrees from the North in the eastern direction. Flying 8 miles, and then 90 degrees to its right for 11 miles would form a right triangle whose legs are 8 and 11. So its hypotenuse would be sqrt(8^2+11^2) = sqrt(185). Using the definition of tangent being tan x (if x=angle adjacent to the first leg & opposite to its second leg), tan x = opp/hyp = 11/8 = 1.375. So arctan (1.375) = 53.97 degrees. Adding this 53.97 to the 33 degrees bearing from North,(and rounded to the nearest tenth degree) = 54.0+33 = 87.0 degrees bearing from the control tower.
Ally K.
asked 03/13/19Help please!!!!!!
a jet leaves a runway whose bearing is N 33 E from the control tower. After flying 8 miles, the jet turns 90 to the right and flies for 11 miles. At this time, what is the bearing of the jet from the control tower? round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree
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