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Chapter 1, Problem 1.62(choose chapter or problem)
A plane leaves the airport in Galisteo and flies 170 km at \(68.0^{\circ}\) east of north; then it changes direction to fly 230 km at \(36.0^{\circ}\) south of east, after which it makes an immediate emergency landing in a pasture. When the airport sends out a rescue crew, in which direction and how far should this crew fly to go directly to this plane?
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QUESTION:
A plane leaves the airport in Galisteo and flies 170 km at \(68.0^{\circ}\) east of north; then it changes direction to fly 230 km at \(36.0^{\circ}\) south of east, after which it makes an immediate emergency landing in a pasture. When the airport sends out a rescue crew, in which direction and how far should this crew fly to go directly to this plane?
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Given data:
A plane leaves the airport in Galisteo and flies 170 km at 68.0 degrees east of north; then it changes direction to fly 230 km at 36.0 degrees south of east, making an immediate emergency landing in a pasture.