A sailboat that is 2 km due west of a lighthouse sends a signal to the lighthouse that it is in distress. The lighthouse quickly signals a rescue plane that is 7 km due south of the lighthouse. What heading from due north should the plane take in order to intercept the troubled sailboat?

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A sailboat that is 2 km due west of a lighthouse sends a signal to the
lighthouse that it is in distress. The lighthouse quickly signals a rescue
plane that is 7 km due south of the lighthouse. What heading from due
north should the plane take in order to intercept the troubled sailboat?
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