A plane proceeds on a course of 335° for 3 hours at 150 mph. It then changes direction to 230° continuing for 2 more hours at 160 mph. At this time, how far is the plane from its starting point? What would be its heading if it had gone on a straight path from the starting point to the ending point?

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A plane proceeds on a course of 335° for 3 hours at 150 mph. It then changes direction to
230° continuing for 2 more hours at 160 mph.
At this time, how far is the plane from its starting point?
What would be its heading if it had gone on a straight path from the starting point to the
ending point?
Transcribed Image Text:A plane proceeds on a course of 335° for 3 hours at 150 mph. It then changes direction to 230° continuing for 2 more hours at 160 mph. At this time, how far is the plane from its starting point? What would be its heading if it had gone on a straight path from the starting point to the ending point?
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