A plane flies 500 kilometers with a bearing of 316° (clockwise from north) from Naples to Elgin. The plane then flies 695 kilometers from Elgin to Canton (see figure). Canton is due west of Naples. Find the bearing of the flight from Elgin to Canton. Round to the nearest whole number.

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A plane flies 500 kilometers with a bearing of 316° (clockwise from north) from Naples to Elgin. The plane then flies 695 kilometers from Elgin to Canton (see figure). Canton is due west of Naples. Find the bearing of the flight from Elgin to Canton. Round to the nearest whole number.

N
W - E
S
Canton
a
Elgin
Not drawn to scale
b
N
44°!
Naples
Transcribed Image Text:N W - E S Canton a Elgin Not drawn to scale b N 44°! Naples
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