SOLUTION: A boat moving 12 miles per hour north is being blown off course by a 9-mile per hour wind blowing west. At what angle is the boat being moved off course?

Question 548201: A boat moving 12 miles per hour north is being blown off course by a 9-mile per hour wind blowing west. At what angle is the boat being moved off course?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A boat moving 12 miles per hour north is being blown off course by a 9-mile per hour wind blowing west. At what angle is the boat being moved off course?
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A 9 mi/hr wind doesn't move a boat at 9 mi/hr.
This can't be solved with the info given.

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