Find the Distance between two ships | Law of Cosines word problem

Find the Distance between two ships | Law of Cosines word problem

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains a navigation problem involving two ships leaving port at different times and directions. The teacher guides students through calculating distances using rates and times, forming a triangle, and applying the law of cosines to find the distance between the ships. Emphasis is placed on verifying solutions and ensuring answers make sense in context.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how distance, rate, and time are related in this context.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What formula is used to calculate the distance between the two ships?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to check if the answer makes sense in the context of the problem?

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