OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §10.2 Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines · Exercise 66 · Trigonometry · Laws of sines & cosines
Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines · Exercise 66
Two ships left a port at the same time. One ship traveled at a speed of 18 miles per hour at a heading of 320°. The other ship traveled at a speed of 22 miles per hour at a heading of 194°. Find the distance between the two ships after 10 hours of travel.
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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §10.2 Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines · Exercise 66
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