Bearings (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Definition of bearings

Direction described using angles

Direction bearings measured from

Clockwise from north

Number of figures in bearing format

Three figures (e.g., 048°048°)

How to write 48°48° as a bearing

048°048°

Reverse bearing meaning

Bearing for return journey

Reverse bearing if original <180°< 180°

Add 180°180°

Reverse bearing if original >180°> 180°

Subtract 180°180°

Reverse bearing of 048°048°

228°228° (048 + 180)

Reverse bearing of 251°251°

071°071° (251 - 180)

Bearing for North

000°000°

Bearing for East

090°090°

Bearing for South

180°180°

Bearing for West

270°270°

Bearing for North-East

045°045°

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