ship leaves port on a bearing of 45.0° and travels 10.8 mi. The ship then turns due east and travels 5.7 mi. How far is the ship from port, and what is its bearing rom port? The ship is mi from the port. Round to the nearest tenth of a mile as needed.)

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A ship leaves port on a bearing of 45.0° and travels 10.8 mi. The ship then turns due east and travels 5.7 mi. How far is the ship from port, and what is its bearing
from port?
The ship is mi from the port.
(Round to the nearest tenth of a mile as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A ship leaves port on a bearing of 45.0° and travels 10.8 mi. The ship then turns due east and travels 5.7 mi. How far is the ship from port, and what is its bearing from port? The ship is mi from the port. (Round to the nearest tenth of a mile as needed.)
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