Maths Dictionary · SS 2
Bearing
Simple meaning
A direction given as an angle measured clockwise from North, always written with three figures.
Example
East is 090°; South-West is 225°.
See it
From the Bearings and Distances lesson. Try moving things around.
Bearing of B from A
065°
Back bearing (A from B)
245°
065° + 180° = 245°
B is 2.54 km north and 5.44 km east of A.
Distance A to B6 km