A boat leaves a pier and travels 15 miles due east, then turns and travels 15 miles in the direction cap n 20 degrees cap e Which diagram represents the boat’s current distance, x , from the pier?

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Image with description On a coordinate plane, a vector labeled 15 miles is on the x-axis. From that vector, another vector labeled 15 miles goes up and to the right. Vector x goes from (0, 0) to the terminal point of vector 15 miles. Angle a formed with a vertical line and vector 15 miles is 20 degrees.

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A boat leaves a pier and travels 15 miles due east, then turns and travels 15 miles in the direction cap n 20 degrees cap e Which diagram represents the boat’s current distance, x , from the pier?

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