Two ships are sailing from Halifax. The Nina is sailing due east and the Pinta is sailing 43 degrees south of east. After an hour, the Nina has traveled 115 km and the Pinta has traveled 98km. How far apart are the two ships?

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Two ships are sailing from Halifax. The Nina is sailing due
east and the Pinta is sailing 43 degrees south of east. After
an hour, the Nina has traveled 115 km and the Pinta has
traveled 98km. How far apart are the two ships?
Transcribed Image Text:Two ships are sailing from Halifax. The Nina is sailing due east and the Pinta is sailing 43 degrees south of east. After an hour, the Nina has traveled 115 km and the Pinta has traveled 98km. How far apart are the two ships?
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