The treasure map in the figure gives the following directions to the buried trea

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The treasure map in the figure gives the following directions to the buried treasure: "Start at the old oak tree, walk due north for 460 paces, then due east for 130 paces. Dig." But when you arrive, you find an angry dragon just north of the tree. To avoid the dragon, you set off along the yellow brick road at an angle 60? east of north. After walking 330 paces you see an opening through the woods.

Which direction should you go to reach the treasure? (Answer in degrees west of north).

JUST NEED ANSWER PLEASE

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The treasure map in the figure gives the following directions to the buried treasure: "Start at the old oak tree, walk due north for 460 paces, then due east for 130 paces. Dig." But when you arrive, you find an angry dragon just north of the tree. To avoid the dragon, you set off along the yellow brick road at an angle 60? east of north. After walking 330 paces you see an opening through the woods. Which direction should you go to reach the treasure? (Answer in degrees west of north). JUST NEED ANSWER PLEASE

Explanation / Answer

Answer question

r1 = 460i+ 130j


r2 =330 sin 60j+330 cos60 i = 285.79j + 165i

r1-r2 = 295i-155.79j

angle = tan^-1(-155.79/295) = 28.7 deg

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