(d) Two boats leave a port at the same time. One boat travels in a direction of N 70°E at 12 mph and the other boat travels in a direction of S 50°E at 8 mph. How far apart are the boats after 1 hour?

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(d) Two boats leave a port at the same time. One boat travels in a direction of N 70°E at 12
mph and the other boat travels in a direction of S 50°E at 8 mph. How far apart are the boats after
1 hour?
Transcribed Image Text:(d) Two boats leave a port at the same time. One boat travels in a direction of N 70°E at 12 mph and the other boat travels in a direction of S 50°E at 8 mph. How far apart are the boats after 1 hour?
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