You are on a fishing boat that leaves its pier and heads east. After traveling for 30 miles there is a report warning of rough seas directly south. The captain turns the boat and follows a bearing of S45° W for 12 miles. At this time, how far are you from the boat's pier? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

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Transcribed Image Text:You are on a fishing boat that leaves its pier and heads east. After traveling for 30 miles there is a report warning of rough seas directly south. The captain turns the boat and follows a bearing of S45° W for 12 miles. At this time, how far are you from the boat's pier? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile. * Student can enter max 3000 characters XD BIVEN q a alt @ 2 W S # 3 X e d C $ 4 C f Use the paperclip button below to attach files. % 5 V t g Oll A 6 b y h & 7 O u * 8 O i E ( 9 k 4 O alt ) 0 Р 4 ctrl Nov 21 5:
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