A migrating salmon heads in the direction N 45° E, swimming at 2 mi/h relative to the water. The prevailing ocean currents flow due east at 3 mi/h. Find the true velocity of the fish as a vector. (Assume that the i vector points east, and the j vector points north.

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A migrating salmon heads in the direction N 45° E, swimming at 2 mi/h relative to the water. The prevailing ocean currents flow due east at 3 mi/h. Find the true velocity of the fish as a vector. (Assume that the i vector points east, and the j vector points north.

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