Two planes take off at the same time from an airport. The first plane is flying at 241 miles per hour on a course of 155.0°. The second plane is flying in the direction of 180.0° at 299 miles per hour. Assuming there are no wind currents blowing, how far apart are they after 3 hours? Round your answer to the nearest mile.. I miles

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Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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Two planes take off at the same time from an airport. The first plane is flying at 241 miles per hour on
a course of 155.0°. The second plane is flying in the direction of 180.0° at 299 miles per hour.
Assuming there are no wind currents blowing, how far apart are they after 3 hours? Round your
answer to the nearest mile..
I
miles
Transcribed Image Text:Two planes take off at the same time from an airport. The first plane is flying at 241 miles per hour on a course of 155.0°. The second plane is flying in the direction of 180.0° at 299 miles per hour. Assuming there are no wind currents blowing, how far apart are they after 3 hours? Round your answer to the nearest mile.. I miles
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