Suppose the instructions for a scavenger hunt tell you to walk 6.2 km west, 7.3 km south, 9.6 km east, then 3.4 km north. How far will this scavenger hunt take you from the starting point? Express your answer with the appropriate units.   B. In what direction measured south from east will you end up from the starting point? Express your answer in degrees

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Suppose the instructions for a scavenger hunt tell you to walk 6.2 km west, 7.3 km south, 9.6 km east, then 3.4 km north. How far will this scavenger hunt take you from the starting point?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
 
B. In what direction measured south from east will you end up from the starting point?
Express your answer in degrees.
   
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