Katelyn A.
asked • 11/27/22Precalculus: Find length of one side of a triangle through word problem
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A plane takes off from an airport on the bearing S29degreesW. It continues for 20 minutes then changes to bearing S52degreesW and flies for 2 hours 20 minutes on this course then lands at a second airport. If the plane’s speed is 420 mph, how far from the first airport is the second airport? Round your answer correct to the nearest mile.
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Doug C. answered • 11/27/22
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