Two planes are flying at the same altitude. One airplane is 60 miles due north of the control tower.Another airplane is located 70 miles from the tower at a heading of 80° east of south. To thenearest tenth of a mile, how far apart are the two airplanes?
Two planes are flying at the same altitude. One airplane is 60 miles due north of the control tower.Another airplane is located 70 miles from the tower at a heading of 80° east of south. To thenearest tenth of a mile, how far apart are the two airplanes?
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Two planes are flying at the same altitude. One airplane is 60 miles due north of the control tower.
Another airplane is located 70 miles from the tower at a heading of 80° east of south. To the
nearest tenth of a mile, how far apart are the two airplanes?
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