2. The schooner Roseway travels due east for 7 nautical miles. Then, the schooner changes course and travels due south for 10 nautical miles. a. Now, how far is the schooner from its starting point? b. In what direction should the schooner travel to return directly to its starting point?

2. The schooner Roseway travels due east for 7 nautical miles. Then, the schooner changes course and travels due south for 10 nautical miles. a. Now, how far is the schooner from its starting point? b. In what direction should the schooner travel to return directly to its starting point?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter2: Parallel Lines

Section2.6: Symmetry And Transformations

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