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A diver explores a shallow reef off the coast of Belize. She initially swims d1 = 82.7 m north, makes a turn to the east and continues for d2 = 184.5 m, then follows a big grouper (a kind of fish) for d3 = 83.7 m in the direction θ = 42.2° north of east. Finally, she swims d4 = 185.1 m south.
1) What is the straight line distance between her initial and final positions in m?
2) Suppose she wants to swim back to her initial position in a straight line, in what direction should she swim? Express your answer as an angle in degrees north of west.
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