Question

A destroyer D and a cruiser C leave port P at the same time. The destroyer sails 30 km on a bearing of 320°. How far apart are the ships?

Answer 1

A destroyer D and a cruiser C leave port P at the same time. The destroyer sails 30 km on a bearing of 320°. How far apart are the ships?

Step-by-step explanation:

x² = 30² + 25² - 2 (30)(25) cos80°

x² = 1264.528

x =   √1264.528

x = 35.6km

The ships are 35.6 kilometres apart