A plane has an airspeed of 200 mph. The pilot wishes to reach a destination 600 mi due east, but a wind is blowing at 50 mph in the direction 30° north of east.a. In what direction must the pilot head the plane in order to reach her destination?b. How long will the trip take?

A plane has an airspeed of 200 mph. The pilot wishes to reach a destination 600 mi due east, but a wind is blowing at 50 mph in the direction 30° north of east.a. In what direction must the pilot head the plane in order to reach her destination?b. How long will the trip take?

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A plane has an airspeed of 200 mph. The pilot wishes to reach a destination 600 mi due east, but a wind is blowing at 50 mph in the direction 30° north of east.
a. In what direction must the pilot head the plane in order to reach her destination?
b. How long will the trip take?

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