An island is located 42 miles N26°10W of a city. A freighter in distress radios its position as N13°40'E of the island and N14°17W of the city. How far is the freighter from the city? The freighter is miles away from the city. (Round to the nearest whole number.)

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An island is located 42 miles N26°10W of a city. A freighter in distress radios its position
as N13°40'E of the island and N14°17W of the city. How far is the freighter from the city?
The freighter is miles away from the city.
(Round to the nearest whole number.)
Transcribed Image Text:An island is located 42 miles N26°10W of a city. A freighter in distress radios its position as N13°40'E of the island and N14°17W of the city. How far is the freighter from the city? The freighter is miles away from the city. (Round to the nearest whole number.)
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