If a plane takes off on runway 38 (N 38o W) and flies 8 miles, then makes a right (90o) turn and flies 14 miles, what bearing will the traffic controller use to locate the plane? Round your answer to the nearest degree. If a plane takes off on runway 38 (N 38° W) and flies 8 miles, then makes a right (90°) turn and flies 14 miles, what bearing will thetraffic controller use to locate the plane? Round your answer to the nearest degree.Ni

Given that: Takes off at N38°W and flies 8 miles and makes right turn 90° and flies 14 miles.…

If a plane takes off on runway 38 (N 38° W) and flies 8 miles, then makes a right (90°) turn and flies 14 miles, what bearing will the traffic controller use to locate the plane? Round your answer to the nearest degree. Ni

If a plane takes off on runway 38 (N 38° W) and flies 8 miles, then makes a right (90°) turn and flies 14 miles, what bearing will the traffic controller use to locate the plane? Round your answer to the nearest degree. Ni

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337278461

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Trigonometry

Section: Chapter Questions

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If a plane takes off on runway 38 (N 38^o W) and flies 8 miles, then makes a right (90^o) turn and flies 14 miles, what bearing will the traffic controller use to locate the plane? Round your answer to the nearest degree.