Problema Solution

A plane that flies 500 miles per hour due east is located at a bearing of 44°39'44'' North-west. a.) How far is the plane from the airport after 3 hours? b.) How far is the plane at a point directly over the airport?

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a.)  1500miles after 3 hours

b.)  1500miles at a point directly over the airport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Solution:      500 miles per hour,  after 3 hours is 3x500=1500 miles