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I'm not clear on how the triangle should be drawn, specifically the line B to C. 

26. Two boats leave a marina at the same time. The first boat travels 6 knots at a bearing of N39°E, and the
second boat travels 4 knots at a bearing of $87°W.
a. How far apart are the boats at the end of 2 hr?
b. What is the bearing from the first boat to the second boat at that time?
Transcribed Image Text:26. Two boats leave a marina at the same time. The first boat travels 6 knots at a bearing of N39°E, and the second boat travels 4 knots at a bearing of $87°W. a. How far apart are the boats at the end of 2 hr? b. What is the bearing from the first boat to the second boat at that time?
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