Lighthouse B is 7 miles west of lighthouse A. A boat leaves A and sails 5 miles. At this time, it is sighted from B. If the bearing of the boat from B is N62°E, how far from B is the boat? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

Lighthouse B is 7 miles west of lighthouse A. A boat leaves A and sails 5 miles. At this time, it is sighted from B. If the bearing of the boat from B is N62°E, how far from B is the boat? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

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Chapter8: Complex Numbers And Polarcoordinates

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