Solve the Problem

question 138

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Be sure to make a diagram of the situation with all the given information labeled. A ship is anchored off a long straight shoreline that runs north and south. From two observation points 14 miles apart on shore, the bearings of the ship are N 32° E and S 50° E. What is the shortest distance from the ship to the shore? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. ​

• A)1.7 mi
• B)7.7 mi
• C)5.7 mi
• D)3.1 mi
• E)2.2 mi

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Definitions:

Cold Front

The leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing (at ground level) a warmer mass of air.

Air Mass

A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

Warm Currents

Movements of warmer water within oceans and seas, which can influence climate and weather patterns in coastal regions.

Canary Current

A cold ocean current flowing southward along the western coast of North Africa, part of the North Atlantic subtropical gyre.