Bearing...9

[nycmathguy]

A boat leaves an Island and travels 40 miles at a bearing of N 53° E. Next, the boat makes a 90 degrees clockwise turn and travels 20 miles on a bearing of S 35° E. How far is the boat from the Island? What is the bearing of the boat from the Island?

 

[MathLover1]

correct

 

[nycmathguy]

correct

I was in the Navy and don't recall learning how to solve bearing problems.

 

[MathLover1]

the master helmsmen, they do

 

[nycmathguy]

the master helmsmen, they do

Ok. Cool. Back to work tonight.