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An object has three component velocities: 5mi/hr toward the east, 12mi/hr toward the south, and 8mi/hr toward the northwest. Find the resultant velocity of the object.

For resultant velocity, I got 6mi/hr
I don't understand how to find the direction angle and direction (ex. N of E)

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