Question: A and B represent two forest look-out towers. A is 5km and on a bearing of 220 degrees from B. A forest fire is sighted

A and B represent two forest look-out towers. A is 5km and on a bearing of 220 degrees from B. A forest fire is sighted at F, on a bearing of 070 digress from A and 150 digress from B. A fire-fighting helicopter leaves A for F. What distance does this helicopter have to travel to reach the fire

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