two ships leave a port at 9AM. One travels at a bearing of N 53 degrees W at 12 miles per hour and the other travels at a bearing of S 67 degree W at 16 miles per our.
Approximate how far apart they are at noon that day?

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two ships leave a port at 9AM. One travels at a bearing of N 53 degrees W at 12 miles per hour and the other travels at a bearing of S 67 degree W at 16 miles per our. 
Approximate how far apart they are at noon that day?

hoblos · Answer

d= 36^2 +48^2 - 2(36)(48)cos60

i dont have a calculator now :P

anonymous · Answer

how did you get 36 , 48 and 60?

hoblos · Answer

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