A​ DC-9 aircraft leaves an airport from a runway whose bearing is N45°E. After flying for 14 miles, the pilot requests permission to turn 90° and head toward the southeast. The permission is granted. After the airplane goes 1 mile in this​ direction, what bearing should the control tower use to locate the​ aircraft?

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A​ DC-9 aircraft leaves an airport from a runway whose bearing is N45°E. After flying for 14 miles, the pilot requests permission to turn 90° and head toward the southeast. The permission is granted. After the airplane goes 1 mile in this​ direction, what bearing should the control tower use to locate the​ aircraft?

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