Matthew B.
asked • 03/05/21How far is the boat from the second tower? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.
A watchtower spots a ship off shore at a bearing of N70◦E. A second tower, which is 50 miles from the first at a bearing of S80◦E from the first tower, determines the bearing to the ship to be N25◦W. How far is the boat from the second tower? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.
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Mark M. answered • 03/06/21
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Draw and label a diagram with them measures of all angles.
W is the watchtower
S is the ship
T is the second tower
SWT = 30°
WST = 95°
Use Law of Sine to determine TS
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Mark M.
Did you draw and label a diagram?03/06/21