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    Dec 11, 2007, 08:21 AM
    Geometry and trigonometry- bearings
    A boat leaves a dock at point A and travels for a distance of 15km to point B on a bearing of 135 degrees. The boat then changes course and travels for a distance of 8km to point C on a bearing of 060 degrees. Calculate, the distance AC, angles BCA and the bearing of A from C.? :confused:
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    Dec 11, 2007, 08:23 AM
    Draw a picture, look at the angles, try drawing a line which goes through point B and perpendicular to line AC.
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