Find the Bearing and Distance | Law of Cosines word problem

Find the Bearing and Distance | Law of Cosines word problem

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to solve a navigation problem involving a cruise ship's journey using bearings and geometry. It covers the interpretation of bearings, calculation of distances using speed and time, and the application of the law of cosines to find missing distances and angles. The tutorial also demonstrates how to calculate the final bearing from the original position, emphasizing the importance of understanding bearings and angles in navigation problems.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What geometric principles are applied to find missing angles in navigation problems?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the significance of supplementary angles in the context of this problem.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What steps are involved in applying the law of cosines to solve for distance?

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