(12/17) A ship is anchored off a long straight shoreline that runs North and South. From two observation points 18 miles apart on the shore, the bearing of the ships are N31E and S53E. What is the distance from the ship to each of the observation points?

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michele_laino · Answer

Sorry, I don'understand the meaning of N31E and S53E, can you make a drawing of your problem?

anonymous · Answer

N31E
North 31 degrees East

S53E 
South 53 degrees East

michele_laino · Answer

I'm sorry! I'm not good with that subject, if you make a drawing, maybe I'm able to help you

anonymous · Answer

I can put up a different problem that I'm having trouble with then, its okay :)

anonymous · Answer

I dont know how to draw it either

michele_laino · Answer

ok!