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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §10.1 Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines · Exercise 72 · Trigonometry · Laws of sines & cosines

Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines · Exercise 72

Three cities, $A, B,$ and $C,$ are located so that city $A$ is due east of city $B .$ If city $C$ is located 35° west of north from city $B$ and is 100 miles from city $A$ and 70 miles from city $B,$ how far is city $A$ from city $B ?$ Round the distance to the nearest tenth of a mile.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §10.1 Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines · Exercise 72

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