Campground C is 16 miles east of boat dock D. A boat leaves the campground and sails d miles at a bearing of 71° west of north. At this time, the boat is sighted from an observer at the dock at an angle of 23° east of north. Enter the exact answer or round to 2 decimal places. N 15 miles 71° 16 miles The boat is miles from the dock.

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Campground C is 16 miles east of boat dock D. A boat leaves the campground and sails d  miles at a bearing of 71∘west of north. At this time, the boat is sighted from an observer at the dock at an angle of 23∘east of north.

Campground C is 16 miles east of boat dock D. A boat leaves the campground and sails d miles at a
bearing of 71°west of north. At this time, the boat is sighted from an observer at the dock at an angle of
23° east of north.
Enter the exact answer or round to 2 decimal places.
N
E
S
15 miles
d
71°
D
16 miles
The boat is
miles from the dock.
Transcribed Image Text:Campground C is 16 miles east of boat dock D. A boat leaves the campground and sails d miles at a bearing of 71°west of north. At this time, the boat is sighted from an observer at the dock at an angle of 23° east of north. Enter the exact answer or round to 2 decimal places. N E S 15 miles d 71° D 16 miles The boat is miles from the dock.
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