SOLUTION: A plane leaves an airport and travels 16 miles N 25 E and turns 90 degrees clockwise and travels S 33 E. From this point, a)what is the distance of the plane to the airport? b)what

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Question 716783: A plane leaves an airport and travels 16 miles N 25 E and turns 90 degrees clockwise and travels S 33 E. From this point, a)what is the distance of the plane to the airport? b)what bearing does the pilot need to use to get back to the airport?
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A plane leaves an airport and travels 16 miles N 25 E and turns 90 degrees clockwise and travels S 33 E.
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He can't turn 90 degs CW and be headed S 33 E.
025 + 090 = 115 heading. S 33 E = 147 heading