Bearings: GCSE Maths revision
A bearing is an angle measured clockwise from north, written with three figures (045°, 180°, 270°).
Back bearings
The bearing of A from B and B from A differ by 180° (then keep the result between 000° and 360°).
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Write 45° as a three-figure bearing.
Bearing of B from A is 070°. Bearing of A from B?
Facing west. What bearing is that?
Common mistakes
- Measuring from south or anti-clockwise.
- Writing 45° instead of 045°.
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