How to find the distance and bearing back to port word problem

How to find the distance and bearing back to port word problem

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate the distance and bearing of a boat's journey using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometry. It starts with setting up the problem, calculating the distance traveled, verifying the calculations, and then moves on to understanding and calculating bearings. The tutorial emphasizes checking the results for accuracy and provides step-by-step guidance on using mathematical concepts to solve the problem.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far does the boat travel east after turning?

4 miles

140 miles

35 miles

70 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theorem is used to calculate the distance back to port?

Pythagorean theorem

Tangent rule

Sine rule

Cosine rule

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calculated distance back to port?

140 miles

156 miles

70 miles

200 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial angle calculated for the bearing back to port?

45 degrees

26.565 degrees

90 degrees

63.435 degrees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the bearing from due south to port?

S 26.565° W

N 26.565° E

N 63.435° E

S 63.435° W

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the bearing from due north to port?

N 243.435° W

S 116.565° E

S 243.435° E

N 116.565° W

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you calculate the bearing from due north using the angle from due south?

Add 90 degrees

Subtract from 270 degrees

Add 180 degrees

Subtract from 360 degrees