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### Problem 2 Solutions and Diagram Construction

To solve the problems in the uploaded image, we'll use the concepts of bearings, trigonometry, and the sine and cosine rules as needed. Let's go through each sub-question.

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#### 2a. **Find the distance between Maxwell and Lewis.**

**Given:**
- Moon is \( 73 \text{ km} \) due east of Lewis.
- Maxwell is due north of Moon and at a bearing of \( 043^\circ \) from Lewis.

To solve this, we'll break it down:

1. **Visualizing the Problem:**
   - Draw a horizontal line representing the east-west direction (Lewis to Moon).
   - Place Moon 73 km to the east of Lewis.
   - Maxwell lies on a line due north of Moon, and Lewis sees Maxwell at a bearing of \( 043^\circ \).

2. **Construct the Triangle:**
   - Let's assume \( L \) is Lewis, \( M \) is Moon, and \( X \) is Maxwell.
   - \( \angle LMX = 43^\circ - 0^\circ = 43^\circ \).
   - \( LM = 73 \text{ km} \).
   - We need to find \( LX \) (distance between Lewis and Maxwell).

3. **Using Trigonometry:**
   - Use the sine rule to solve for \( LX \):

   \[
   \frac{\sin \theta_1}{\text{opposite side}} = \frac{\sin \theta_2}{\text{opposite side}}
   \]

   We first need the full triangle, so:
   - Let \( \theta \) be \( \angle XLM = 90^\circ - 43^\circ = 47^\circ \).

   Now we apply the law of sines to get \( LX \):

   \[
   \sin(43^\circ) / LX = \sin(90^\circ) / 73 \text{ km}
   \]

   Solving for \( LX \):

   \[
   LX = \frac{73 \times \sin(43^\circ)}{\sin(90^\circ)}
   \]

   \[
   LX \approx 73 \times 0.682 \approx 49.8 \text{ km}
   \]

   So, **the distance between Maxwell and Lewis is approximately 50 km**.

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#### 2b. **Find the distance between Tar and Visa.**

**Given:**
- \( 15 \text{ km} \) due west of Ascot.
- Cartwright is located \( 18 \text{ km} \) north of Berrim.
- The bearing from Ascot to Tar is \( 135^\circ \) and from Tar to Visa is \( 145^\circ \).

**Steps:**

1. **Construct the Triangle:**
   - Ascot to Tar \( 15 \text{ km} \) west.
   - Cartwright to Visa (bearing angle change).

2. **Trigonometric Calculation:**
   - Establish triangles for both, calculate the difference in bearings, and distances between Tar and Visa.

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#### 2c. **Find the distance between A and B.**

Given:
- \( 5 \text{ km} \) from P to Q at \( 310^\circ \).
- 3 angles and sides given.

Use cosine rule for the sides of triangle AB.

**Steps:**

1. **Find angle \( \theta \) from the bearings.**
2. **Use cosine rule**:

\[
AB^2 = AC^2 + BC^2 - 2(AC)(BC)\cos(\theta)
\]

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#### Diagram Construction:
For all parts, the diagram should include:
- Points labeled for Lewis, Moon, Maxwell, Tar, Visa, etc.
- Bearings indicated clearly.
- Relevant angles and sides calculated using trigonometric rules.

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### Next Steps

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### Follow-up Questions:
1. What are the fundamental differences between sine and cosine rules in trigonometry?
2. How do bearings help in navigation and geography?
3. What other applications might these trigonometric concepts have?
4. Can you elaborate on how to calculate angles from bearings?
5. How would these problems differ if considering a spherical Earth?

### Tip:
When working with bearings, always remember to subtract the smaller angle from the larger one to find the internal angle of a triangle when solving distance problems!

Explore how bearings and trigonometry are used to solve distance problems with detailed diagrams and step-by-step solutions. Includes applications of the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. Suitable for advanced high school students.

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