Dee G.
asked • 12/25/19Trig Problem Please Help
A car travels in the direction of 135°. What is its compass heading?
(In Degrees)
When I did the problem, I got 315°. Is that correct?
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Mark H. answered • 12/27/19
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The question is ambiguous----"travelling in the direction" could mean the heading. If something is not given as a heading, then the reference needs to be stated.
Sam Z. answered • 12/25/19
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At 135° you're traveling 45°se.
At 315° you're traveling 45°nw.
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Mark M.
What do you mean by "direction"? Bearing? Heading? Where is zero degrees?12/25/19