Question

A ship travels 60 miles due east, then adjusts its course 55 degrees northward. After traveling 80 miles in that direction, how far is the ship from its point of departure?
x(east) direction 60 + 80 cos 55 = 106
y(north) direction 80 sin 55 = 65.5
so
sqrt (106^2 + 65.5^2)

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