During a figure skating routine, Jackie and Peter skate apart with and angle of 15 degrees between them. Jackie skates for 5 met
ers, and Peter skates for 7. How far apart are the skaters?
1 answer:
Answer:
The skaters are 2.5 feet apart
Step-by-step explanation:
Firstly, please check attachment for diagrammatic representation.
To calculate the distance apart, this is same as the length PJ
To calculate this length, we can use the cosine rule as follows;
O^2 = P^2 + J^2 -2(P)(J)Cos 15
O^2 = 7^2 + 5^2 -2(7)(5)Cos 15
O^2 = 49 + 25 - 70Cos15
O^2 = 74 - 67.61
O^2 = 6.39
O = √6.39
O = 2.53
O = 2.5 feet to the nearest tenth of a foot
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