A cruise ship sets a course N47E from an island to a port

Chapter 8, Problem 28

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A cruise ship sets a course N47E from an island to a port on the mainland, which is 150 miles away. After moving through strong currents, the ship is off course at a position P that is N33E and 80 miles from the island, as illustrated in the figure. (a) Approximately how far is the ship from the port? (b) In what direction should the ship head to correct its course?

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