Asked by Mike
A boat travels 9 km due south and then 7 km due west. What angle should the boat make with the north line to return to the base (see figure to the right)?
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Damon
tan (angle W of S) = 7/9
so went outbound 37.9 deg west of south
so
steer 37.9 degrees East of North to get back
so went outbound 37.9 deg west of south
so
steer 37.9 degrees East of North to get back
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