A sailboat sets out from the U.S. side of Lake Erie for a point on the Canadian side, 89.0 km due north. The sailor, however, ends up 43.0 km due east of the starting point. (a) How far must the sailor now sail to reach the original destination? (b) In what direction must she sail? (counterclockwise from due east)

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A sailboat sets out from the U.S. side of Lake Erie for a point on the Canadian side, 89.0 km due north. The sailor, however, ends up 43.0 km due east of the starting point.

(a) How far must the sailor now sail to reach the original destination?


(b) In what direction must she sail?
(counterclockwise from due east)

 

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