A man wandering in the desert walks 3.8 miles in the direction S 44° W. He then turns and walks 2.8 miles in the direction N 55° W. At that time, how far is he from his starting point? (Round your answer to two decimal places.) mi What is his bearing from his starting point? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

A man wandering in the desert walks 3.8 miles in the direction S 44° W. He then turns and walks 2.8 miles in the direction N 55° W. At that time, how far is he from his starting point? (Round your answer to two decimal places.) mi What is his bearing from his starting point? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter66: Introduction To Trigonometric Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 52A: Determine the sine, cosine, or tangent functions of the following angels. Round the answers to 5...

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