Solve the following problem. Be sure to make a diagram of the situation with all the given information labeled.
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A ship is anchored off a long straight shoreline that runs north and south. From two observation points 16 miles apart on shore, the bearings of the ship are N 28º E and S 50º E. What is the shortest distance from the ship to the shore? Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits when determining your answer. Round to one decimal place.
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__________ mi
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. -$24.90 < $24.95 B. $24.90 < -$24.95 C. $24.90 > $24.95 D. $24.90 < $24.95
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Solve the equation for exact solutions.cos-1 x = sin-1 
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Subtract. Write the answer in lowest terms.
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A. 18
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Use the square root property to solve the quadratic equation.x2 = 
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C. ± 2
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