A motocyclist rigths an a given distance due north, rights twice that far to the west at the end of the trip the direct distance from the starting point is 112meters. What is the lenght if each lenght on the trip, in what direction is the end point with respect due to north?

A motocyclist rigths an a given distance due north, rights twice that far to the west at the end of the trip the direct distance from the starting point is 112meters. What is the lenght if each lenght on the trip, in what direction is the end point with respect due to north?

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