...distance) from base camp as possib? In an orienteering class, you have the goal of moving as far (straight-line distance) from base camp as possible by making three straight-line moves. You may use the following displacements in any order: (a) , 2.0 km due east (directly toward the east); (b), 2.0 km 30° north of east (at an angle of 30° toward the north from due east); (c), 1.0 km due west. Alternatively, you may substitute either - for or - for . What is the greatest distance you can be from base camp at the end of the third displacement?
can somebody help me with the trig part of this problem i understand it is a + b - c
can somebody help me with the trig part of this problem i understand it is a + b - c