SOLUTION: This plane is {{{ 160 }}} miles North and {{{ 110 }}} miles East of an airport. The pilot wants to fly directly to the airport. What bearings should be taken? Thanks.

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Question 1062453: This plane is +160+ miles North and +110+ miles East of an airport. The pilot wants to fly directly to the airport. What bearings should be taken? Thanks.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+arctan%28+theta+%29+=+160%2F110+
+arctan%28+theta+%29+=+1.4545+
+theta+=+55.4915+
The bearing would be 55.4915 degrees SW
( south of west )
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