OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §10.2 Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines · Exercise 73 · Trigonometry · Laws of sines & cosines
Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines · Exercise 73
Two airplanes take off in different directions. One travels 300 mph due west and the other travels 25° north of west at 420 mph. After 90 minutes, how far apart are they, assuming they are flying at the same altitude?
OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §10.2 Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines · Exercise 73
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