College Algebra & Trigonometry, 2018a

11.4. APPLICATIONS 503
Now that we know the measure of ∠P , we can determine the bearing of Bend
from Portland.
P
25 ◦
58.4 ◦
C
B
In the picture below notice that ∠YPC =25 ◦ . This means that the bearing from
Portland to Bend will be east of south by the difference between ∠P =58.4 ◦ and
∠YPC =25 ◦ . This makes the bearing of Bend from Portland equal to S33.4 ◦ E.
P
25 ◦ 25 ◦
33.4 ◦
C
Y
B