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A plane veered off its course at an angle of 11 degrees. If the plane ended up 170 miles due west of its planned destination, how far did it fly? Estimate your answer to two decimal places.

A plane veered off its course at an angle of 11 degrees. If the plane ended up 170 miles-example-1
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The answer is 681.31 miles.
User GarethOwen
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Answer:

890.99

Explanation:

170/x=sin11

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