During an important NATO exercise, an F-14 Tomcat left the carrier Nimitz on a course with a bearing of 42° and flew 325 miles. Then the F-14 flew for some distance on a course with a bearing of 151°. Finally, the plane flew back to its starting point on a course with a bearing of 315°. What distance did the plane fly on the final leg of the journey? (Bearing= degrees right of North)

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During an important NATO exercise, an F-14 Tomcat left the carrier Nimitz on a course with a bearing of 42° and flew 325
miles. Then the F-14 flew for some distance on a course with a bearing of 151°. Finally, the plane flew back to its starting point on a
course with a bearing of 315°. What distance did the plane fly on the final leg of the journey? (Bearing= degrees right of North)
Transcribed Image Text:During an important NATO exercise, an F-14 Tomcat left the carrier Nimitz on a course with a bearing of 42° and flew 325 miles. Then the F-14 flew for some distance on a course with a bearing of 151°. Finally, the plane flew back to its starting point on a course with a bearing of 315°. What distance did the plane fly on the final leg of the journey? (Bearing= degrees right of North)
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