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7 March, 05:40

Without the wind, a plane would fly due east at a rate of 150 mph. The wind is blowing southeast at a rate of 50 mph. The wind is blowing at a 45 angle from due east. What is the actual speed of the plane with the wind?

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  1. 7 March, 05:47
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    The actual speed of the plane with the wind:

    v² = (150 + 50 · cos 45°) ² + (50 · sin 45°) ²

    v² = (150 + 35.355) ² + 35.355²

    v² = 34,356.467 + 1,249.976

    v = √35,606.452

    v = 188.7 mph
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