Two groups of hikers leave the same camp heading in opposite directions. Each group travels 3 km, then change direction and travels 2.5 km. Group A starts due west and then turns 50° toward south. Group B starts due east and then turns 37° toward north. Which group is farther from camp? Explain your reasoning. Draw a diagram that represents the situation and mark the given measures. Find the included angles using linear pairs for the paths that the group travel. Use the theorems on triangle inequalities to interpret and conclude your answer.

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Two groups of hikers leave the same camp heading in opposite directions. Each group travels 3 km, then change direction and travels 2.5 km. Group A starts due west and then turns 50° toward south. Group B starts due east and then turns 37° toward north. Which group is farther from camp? Explain your reasoning.

  • Draw a diagram that represents the situation and mark the given measures.

  • Find the included angles using linear pairs for the paths that the group travel. Use the theorems on triangle inequalities to interpret and conclude your answer.

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